Easy Installation Steps When installing Garden Lights
There is no science degree needed if you are planning on installing electric garden lights on your own. This low-voltage outdoor lighting comes with just about every thing you need, besides the basic tools, to help you get your lights up and running. Listed below are a few helpful tips when installing your own garden lighting.
First you need to determine whether or not a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle is installed near the area where the garden lights will be placed. If the GFCI is already installed, you are in luck! However if there is not a receptacle installed, then you will need to install the GFCI before you do anything else.
Drawing out a rough sketch where you plan on placing the lights will give you a great idea before you make your purchase. This will also make it easier when you go to install the lights so that you know where you want to have them installed.
Next is the fun part, and that is shopping for your new garden lights. There are countless numbers of styles, makes, colors, designs and voltage levels. There are only two brightness levels which include four watts and seven watts, making the lights with seven watts the brightest. You will want to make sure that there is a transformer included with the lights so that you are able to accommodate the number of lights you plan to install.
By using the rough drawing previously mentioned, set the unpacked lights in the area you have designated in the drawing. Begin by laying out the cable starting at the transformer and to each light on the strand. Don’t forget to leave a little slack in the cable near the transformer and the lights in case there are minor adjustments that need to be made. Now you need to attach each light to the cable according to the instructions in the packaging.
When the lights have been connected to the cable you will need to partially unscrew the two screws on the transformer. Taking a wire stripper remove about a 1/2 inch of the cable wire and attach the stripped end to the transformer.
You will want to plug in the transformer to verify that each light is working properly. If one of the lights do not work be sure that the wires are correctly connected to the cable. When the lights are set exactly how you want them, dig a small trench so that you can bury the cable in the ground. If your light set came with a automatic timer, now is a good time to set the timer to the time you desire.
Once you have completed this project, you can sit back, relax and enjoy your garden any time of the day. This simple and easy project can be completed within a few hours or over the weekend. Now take this helpful installation tips and install your garden lighting today!
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