Articles about landscape lighting

Outdoor Lighting and GFCI Protection

by Dave Rongey

How to Protect Outdoor Lighting Fixtures with a GFCI Outlet: I have installed a low voltage outdoor lighting system in my home. The instructions say to plug it into an outdoor GFCI socket, but I do not have one.

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Motion Sensor Controlled Landscape Lighting

by Dave Rongey

Matt in Mound, Minnesota asks: How can I use a motion sensor to control my outdoor landscape lights? How to Use a Motion Sensor to Control Landscape Lighting, A Solution to Motion Controlled Landscape Lighting.

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Installing Power for Outdoor Landscape Lighting

by Dave Rongey

How to Install Electrical Wiring for Outdoor Lighting – Home Lighting articles that cover outdoor lighting, recessed lighting, under cabinet lighting, lighting terminology and more.

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Low Voltage

Electrical Considerations When Installing Landscape Lighting

by Dave Rongey

Installing Landscape Lighting: I would like to add landscape lighting to up light some trees behind a water feature by our pool.

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Electrical Wiring

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.