![]() ![]() The dirty little thing that you can’t easily see is corrosion. Depending on the outdoor lighting system, fixture location and other things, there are several great options for making good waterproof connections.ģ. Corrosion. In all of these cases, for outdoor use, it is best to use waterproof connectors ALWAYS. This is sheer negligence – and dangerous. We have actually found instances where an installer just stripped some of the jacket off of the main wire and wrapped the fixture wire around it, and then wrapped that in electrical tape. And some guys just make a bad connection. ![]() Guess what happens in a hard rain or a well irrigated lawn? WATER gets into the standard connection and causes short circuits. Guess what else gets into those holes? WATER! There are those who will use the standard red or yellow wire nuts and just bury the wire in the ground. It’s hard for me to understand how some installers will use pierce-point connectors which just poke holes in the wire jacket, into the wire strands to make the connection. We see issues with connections almost daily. We recommend maintenance at least twice each year for these types of systems, with a complete re-lamp every two years.Ģ. Connections. The moral here is that regular maintenance on a halogen/incandescent outdoor lighting system is crucial. Depending on the size of the wire, distance from the transformer and voltage tap of the transformer that it is hooked up to, a single lamp burn outcan send too much voltage to the other lights on that circuit causing them to burn out prematurely. These systems are balanced to operate between 10.5 and 11.5 volts - a very tight window. This can also happen with professional grade outdoor lighting using a multi-tap transformer. None of the lamps actually get the proper voltage and will burn out prematurely. This is bad because the first light is bright the second is a little dimmer, and so on down the line. If we are talking about a DIY lighting system made up of products from a big box store (we do not work on these by the way), it’s probably installed in the dreaded “daisy chain” wiring method. This may not seem like a big deal, but let me tell you why it really can be a big and costly deal. We arrive to find lot of lamps burned out. In outdoor lighting, most problems boil down to three main issues but those issues can cause other problems - so let’s fix the main landscape lighting problems right from the start.ġ. Burned out lamps (light bulbs). Because there are so many incandescent and halogen outdoor lighting systems out there, we get calls all the time asking for help with these systems. When something doesn’t work like it’s supposed to, no one is happy. Let’s be quite honest and open here: Nothing is 100% perfect all the time, and everything has problems. Most businesses with integrity work hard to minimize failures and inconveniences that may occur down the road, both for them and for their clients. Whether you're in the market for fence lights, driveway lights, a deck light or more, look no further than B&Q for the best outdoor lights for your space.Let’s tackle the top 3 landscape lighting problems we see These only come on when there is a movement within the garden, meaning they double up as a deterrent to intruders. You’ll even find a choice of solar decking lights to reduce the risk of falls and solar string lights to create a party-ready garden solar lights can do it all! Motion sensor lights are another great option for keeping the running costs of your outdoor lighting down. We offer a wide variety of solar powered garden lights, from solar lanterns, which add a decorative element to your outside space, to solar security lights, which can give you peace of mind. If you’re looking to save energy, then solar garden lights can be a great choice. If you’re looking to avoid any accidental falls, decking lights are a great choice, helping to protect you and your visitors from falls in the dark while enhancing the overall look of your outdoor space. ![]() If you are looking to illuminate a pathway in your front or back garden, you’ll find a choice of post lights and spike lights, or ground lights as they are sometimes called, which are easy to install and have a choice of power source to suit your needs. Outdoor wall lights are an easy way to add focus to the parts of your home exterior you are most proud of while also making it easier to navigate your outdoor space in the dark. If you are looking to add dusk lighting as a decorative feature with LED string lights or want to improve safety with security lights, you’ll find a wide choice of outside lighting, porch lights, and garden LED lights at B&Q. Introducing some garden lights to your outdoor space can not only improve security but can also help you make the most of your garden. ![]()
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