Quality Low Voltage Landscape Lighting ?

[James]

Does anyone here know of a high quality brand for low voltage landscape
lighting ? I have tried and tried fixtures from the big box stores , but
they are very cheap and seldom last more than one year.

I have not tried any led low voltage lights because I don't want the
bluish, garish look they cast.

Any tips on quality brands ??

Thanks !!

James

[gregz]

Funny, when I was making led lights, I searched around for some good buys.
Found an intermatic metal stake light. I paid like $10-$15 each. I know the
standard lights burn out frequently. LEDs are available in warm white, that
you would be pleased with. Unfortunately, most do have a bluish color. Look
for 3000 degrees or less. 2700 is ideal, of course they do make excellent
color types. It was a DIY project, not for the average person. And of
course, bought assemblies are probably going to cost at least $30 minimum
each. Another option is rope lights. They do sell waterproof led rope
lights, and you can buy dimmers. They are pretty bright, and I have a warm
white set I just bought. Mine are not waterproof, but can be cut at each
3rd light, to make individual sets. Mine are going t o be used under
cabinet, and emergency, effect lighting. That's also for the DIY. If I find
an example of led lights, I'll post it here.

Greg

[gregz]

From amazon. Look below for 20 watt spike, add led replacement, less than
$20 each set. Need outdoor 12 volt timer.

http://www.amazon.com/LEDWholesalers-LED-Light-white-1230WW/dp/B002L22SLE/ref=pd_sim_lg_1

Greg

[David E. Ross]

Try a lamp store, which is where I got mine some 5 years ago. I have
also seen sturdy fixtures at a store that specializes in lawn and garden
hardware (primarily irrigation systems, no plants).

Buy fixtures that are metal and glass without any plastic.

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
<http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html>
Gardening diary at <http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary>

[PeterD]

On 5/12/2012 11:10 AM, James wrote:
> Does anyone here know of a high quality brand for low voltage landscape
>

Assuming you are willing to pay for it, commercial lighting is probably
going to be the best choice. Something that might be used for an office
building for example.

--
I'm never going to grow up.

[James]

Thanks for all replies, including this link from Gregg. I see that this
light uses the same tiny pin bulbs and socket, and I have found this to be
the weakest part of the dozens of fixtures that I have bought over the last
ten years...


I am certain some company makes quality 12 volt lights that are far
superior to the junk found in Home Depot and Lowe's....

Again, thanks for all replies..

James
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[dr-...@wi.rr.com]

I have two types of lights outside. Both are solar and LED. All have been outside for
3-4 years, work fine. I got a globe that got cracked, slit in half, full of water. I
replaced the battery, rubbed the rust off, works great. unfortunately, I dont know
where I got it. sigh. below are the walk lights. not sure if you want LIGHT or nice
glow.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CEICVC/ref=wms_ohs_product
Ingrid

On Sun, 13 May 2012 03:06:35 +0000 (UTC), gregz <ze...@comcast.net> wrote:

>"James" <jnipp...@nospamfdn.com> wrote:
>> Does anyone here know of a high quality brand for low voltage landscape
>> lighting ? I have tried and tried fixtures from the big box stores , but
>> they are very cheap and seldom last more than one year.
>>
>> I have not tried any led low voltage lights because I don't want the
>> bluish, garish look they cast.

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