C Figure D Figure E A lot of people work late and can't enjoy their landscape when they come home at night. One solution to this predicament is a relatively new product known as low-voltage lighting. Outdoor lighting is great for security, and it can add charm and magic to a walkway, patio or garden. The right lighting can bring your landscape to life at night as well as help your guests see where they're going. These systems are safe and easy to install.
Most homeowners can set up a low-voltage lighting system without help from an electrician.
Another low-voltage advantage is that new lights can be installed while the power is on. This is especially helpful when you're positioning lights at night. At the heart of a low-voltage system is the transformer, which reduces household current and controls the times that the lights are on. Some models include a photocell that can be used to turn the lights on at night and off in the daytime. Most lights are easy to assemble.