Lighting Installation Guide
- Lighting Guide
- Transformers
- Installation Procedure
Low voltage lighting is a dynamic way to add visibility, curb appeal, and security to your landscape.
There are many manufacturers of low voltage lighting. We typically use VOLT or . Their online catalogs can be viewed by clicking on the names in this paragraph.

Transformers
What is a Transformer?
A low voltage transformer converts your 110-220 AC power (in your house) to 12 volt DC power. This allows the use of low voltage lights which do not use nearly as much electricity as 110 AC lights.

AC-DC circuit diagram

Transformer-for-low-voltage-lights.

After the transformer is mounted on the wall or surface of the structure, the wires are installed in series to accomodate the voltage requirements for the light runs.