How to Wire Low Voltage Landscape Lighting with Wiring Diagram

[@bridgecross]

Right now, for me, this is the most useful video on the internet. The diagram brings clarity!

[@LightingDoctor]

Thanks, really appreciate the comment and we ha e many newer videos that are even more helpful.

[@jimmateriuk1737]

Thanks for the info and the detailed wire diagrams,it really helped a lot, a great video!!!

[@itv6669]

One of best DIY video . Thanks

[@Sal-75-2]

Thanks!! I understand how to isolate two sets of 3 wires. Does it matter which of the two fixture wires pair up with which other set?

[@LightingDoctor]

No it does not

[@0088Cain0088]

Great information, the "professional drawing" looks just like mine so this was very helpful.

[@Checkthefineprint]

So between 5:00&5:20 I don’t understand the concept of wire in wire out. Is the idea to cut, place into little box, cut and have new wire coming out I have only had experience with the. Lighting packages for the big box store with sharp prongs they did ok but ready to step up to something substantial for my soon to be new home. Do you also trench to get wires buried? 4”-6”-8”?

[@LightingDoctor]

Yes that is correct, you will ha e to cut into the wire to make the connections. Search Lighting Doctor How to Bury wire and it should give you some examples how we bury the wire. Thanks for the questions

[@htran383]

Hi, can I use the DBRY connectors everywhere in the diagram including where you have BVS connectors? It just seems like a more solid and better sealed connection. Thanks for the diagram.

[@LightingDoctor]

Yes absolutely you can

[@striperseeker]

Great video. Can you cover if the wires need polarity? You don't mention having the same wire as "common" and the same as "12 volt". Does it not matter, like on a 220v circuit? Or is it important to make sure the wire is the same at each fixture.

[@davecowell8778]

Most countries don’t seem to have any issue with polarity but to be honest they should as for low voltage bulbs it doesn’t matter as a bulb can generally be fitted either way round that said if working with LED lights then you need to observe polarity or the fitting may not work

[@LightingDoctor]

Polarity is not an issue

[@lightsonwalden7780]

Great video! I am curious if you have to deal with voltage drop between the transformer and the last light on the run? Also do you have a maximum number of lights you run off a transformer? If a larger number of lights are being installed, do you need multiple transformers? Thanks for a great video and simplifying things for us.

[@morrisrandy]

Question - Does the "Power Out" from the BVS2 Snap Lock connection need to match the "Power In"?... For example - If I am using "Common Wire" (12/2 wire with the writing on the side) as my "Power In" for a BVS2 Snap Lock connection. Do I also need to use the "Common Wire" (12/2 wire with the writing on the side) for my "Power Out" for the same snap lock connection???

[@ezra5300]

Hey lighting dr thanks for the video! Can you please answer this question?

[@suzannealbanese2384]

Thanks for the informative video. Can you tell me how to seal off the end of the line exposed cable wire? I bought wing nut with waterproof goop inside and put both wires in there and now my lights don’t work as usual. Was I supposed to put one one but on each split of the end wire. The directions did not indicate using two and it comes in a five pack so it leads one to believe that only one is needed. Short of wing nuts can I just tape the end of the line with electrical tapes. I have searched and searched for an answer and have come up empty handed...

[@LightingDoctor]

If you search Lighting Doctor wiring the last light there are some videos that should help answer this

[@robertbrandywine]

What does "line exposed cable wire" mean?

[@dj6sense]

This is exactly the video I needed! Thank you!

[@scientistsrpeople2979]

Hello lighting doctor...great videos! Previous owner used the prong type of fixture :( . Fixtures are no longer working and need new ones with proper connectors. Do I need to replace the 12/2 wire because it's been punctured?

[@LightingDoctor]

It would be a good idea to try and replace where the wire has been punctured to keep water out and avoid corrosion which could shut down the whole system

[@Sal-75-2]

Some of my fixtures are next to each other like a path light and a near by up light. Can I connect both fixtures to one feeder connector?? Or must they have separate connections?? Thanks

[@LightingDoctor]

They can be connected together as long as the right wires are connected together

[@nomoremustache82]

What do you do with the ground wire if you're installing into a retaining wall pillar?

[@6665cjs]

Thanks for all the great tips! My only question, how do I know which wire in the cable needs to be plugged into what, or maybe it doesn’t matter so long as one wire from the cable is in each connector?

[@LightingDoctor]

Correct christy, there is no positive or negative wire. As long as you have a continous connection of wires

[@terrykerstetter6292]

I have a different question. I a have a transformer with 2 lines. One line is around house as security and second is around property as decor. Both currently go on dusk to dawn. I want to install a switch on the second line so when not entertaining it can be shut off. The line is rated as 300w each but I'm running about 100w on the line. Can I use regular single pole switch or do I need something diff.

[@marcialperal7155]

Thanks for this video. May I know how do you call this type of connection is it series or parallel?

[@davecowell8778]

One after another is in series

[@579Jacob]

This is a parallel connection.

[@LightingDoctor]

This is in serries

[@kizbot85]

Nope.. parallel.

[@jh9701]

Great videos! Very helpful. Question - I ran a 250 ft wire from my transformer to 6 LED Volt branded in-ground well lights in a daisy chain like manner. I find the light strength drops off as I go down the line with my last fixture only lighting half the LEDs in the bulb. Why do you think I'm experiencing this voltage drop? I'm using high quality Volt branded well lights, Volt branded transformer, and 12/2 low voltage wire.

[@LightingDoctor]

Thanks for the comment really appreciate. Part of the reason you may be having this issue is that Volt is actually not as high quality as they lead on to believe. They are manufactured very inexpensively over seas and brought over and sold at a low cost. Also there is the wattage per light and then something called VA which is actual voltage. With some lower grade brands the lights may be listed as 4 watts but the VA may be as high as 9 or 10 watts, so when designing the system you have to account for this. Basically the VA measures the efficiency of the LED. Another reason you may be having this issue may depend on the connections you are using for your wiring. However from what you are describing it sounds like either the transformer may be slightly undersized or the VA is pulling more power than innitially anticipated. Great question and this is certainly not the first time we have run into this with Volt and many other similar manufacturers. Hope this helps, please feel free to email me with any further questions. [e-mail]👍🏻

[@motomike279]

Lighting Doctor Ltd. ,: yes

[@illestofdemall13]

You might need 10AWG wire or you need to do less daisy chaining. Sometimes I feed lights in a T formation somewhere in the middle of the lights, so the source travels half the distance Left and half Right from the middle. If you feed from Left to Right end to end, you will possibly experience significant voltage drop.

[@illestofdemall13]

Also sometimes it is better to feed from different sides with separate transformers, and still use 10AWG.

[@davisonthomas4697]

@@LightingDoctor What brand lights do you recommend?

[@AirbnbHostingSuccess]

Awesome. You answered my two questions. Thank you

[@davisonthomas4697]

Are these directions good for Volt and AMP lights?

[@LightingDoctor]

Yes but when using these brands you can still run into more issues due to lower efficiency and quality of the fixtures

[@Sal-75-2]

Lighting Doctor Ltd. Some of my fixtures are next to each other like a path light and a near by up light. Can I connect both fixtures to one feeder connector?? Or must they have separate connections?? Thanks

[@patriciaryan5285]

Amazing! Thank you.

[@LightingDoctor]

Thank you

[@TugbaB-g6m]

AWESOME !!!! THANK YOU!

[@erichermelee6874]

So so helpful to walk through the diagrams. This was the best!! Thank you.

[@tvjordanjayden7086]

Thank you making videos like these. Very helpful. I have a Question hope you can help. I have many up and down lights I purchased and I have 12/2 wire low voltage and 12/2 wire that is not. I’d like to use the low voltage wiring since it would be easier to install I think. And I’d like to use a low voltage transformer. Can I use a light fixture that does not say low voltage on it with a low voltage transformer and wiring system? Can I use both types of 12/2 wires with a low voltage system? Thank you.

[@mitchellbonomi9309]

So a parallel circuit?

[@5alivetalkwithvincehurtado877]

Great video

[@Checkthefineprint]

8:43 answers the previous question. What brand would you select at mid-upper quality ? Site-one landscape sell good stuff?

[@LightingDoctor]

Scott, go and have a look on our website. Most of what we have listed is exactly that mid upper quality and I know that you can most of the brands we carry at siteone too

[@virp9632]

Hey, I am trying to do the same thing but I am not going to have the transformer. I want to have a battery, solar, and the lights going into the solar charge controller. I need help with that could anyone help me, please.

[@Fallen1072]

Thank you!!

[@keithprocter7594]

My trenz light (in the soffit) was not working so I bought a 4 pack replacement to replace the light. i replaced the light and the new one didn't work. Does this possible mean the transformer is the fault? how do i know?

[@LightingDoctor]

Are other lights on the same transformer working?

[@ehernandez9294]

I've got a question there's no negative and positive

[@LightingDoctor]

That is correct, no positive or negative👍🏻

[@BrannenTaylor]

Video is informative and helpful, but excessively loud music is annoying.