Low Voltage Wires and Transformers

DESIGN OVERVIEW:
LVL system is a creative and flexible alternative for landscape lighting. It is easy to install, safe to operate and maintain longer lamp life and significant energy savings. The two components of LVL system are direct burial cable and transformer.

LOW VOLTAGE CABLE LENGTH:
Voltage drop has an important impact on LVL systems. Voltage drop occurs along the length of cable and lamps at the end of run dimmer at the beginning. Voltage drop is a function of cable length, cable size, and total fixtures wattage. Voltage drop can be minimized in several different ways:

• Use heavier gauge cable or Shorten cable length or runs
• Reduce wattage of each fixtures or Use multiple transformers
• Reduce total number of fixtures on a run

Cable is measured by gauge. The lower gauge, the thicker cable and the more current it carries. Refer to Cable Length Guide in below to estimate the maximum allowable cable length.

	100 ft.	200 ft.	300 ft.	400 ft.	500 ft.
8-2 gauge	8-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	8-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	8-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	8-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	8-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire
10-2 gauge	10-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	10-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	10-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	10-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	10-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire
12-2 gauge	12-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	12-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	12-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	12-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	12-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire
14-2 gauge	14-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	14-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	14-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	14-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire	14-2 Low Voltage Landscape Wire

12 VOLT TRANSFORMER SIZING:
Transformer reduces 120V to a safe 12V needed for low voltage lamps. The total lamp wattage of all fixtures connected to a transformer must be less than the capacity of transformer. To determine the size, add up wattage of all lamps and add 10% more for safety factor

	ARK lighting Low Voltage Transformer Available: 300W, 600W, 900W and 1200W All in Stainless Steel
	Corona Lighting Low Voltage 12 volts Landscape Lighting Transformers Available: 300W, 600W, and 900W All in Stainless Steel
	Intermatic-Malibu Low Voltage Magnetic Landscape Lighting Transformers Available: 44W, 88W, 121W, 200W, 300W, 600W and 900W with built-in Timer Available: 100W, 300W, and 600W for Submersible Light Fixtures in Beige & Stainless Steel
	GE Low Voltage Buck Boost Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Transformers Available: 250W, 500W, 750W and 1000W
	Jefferson Electric Low Voltage Buck-Boost Magnetic Transformer Available: from 50W all the way to 10,000W
	Technomagnet Low Voltage Magnetic Transformers Available: from 150W up to 1200W in Black and Stainless Steel Available: Multi Tap 300W, 600W, 900W & 1200W in Black & Stainless Steel with Timer & photocell

Installing landscape lighting or adding a new outdoor-rated switch to control your pool lights? Then use the same wire connectors being used by the pros: Waterproof / Direct Burial Connectors. These silicone filled connectors can be used with the utmost confidence anywhere, especially where exposure to moisture or deteriorating agents exist. No more heat shrink, resin packs, or multi-piece corrosion kits are needed!

Safe and Reliable
When working with electrical splices, any professional will tell you that you need to provide a dry, safe and reliable environment for your connectors. Waterproof Connectors provide all that. Plus, they're quick and easy to use thanks to the patented "One Step®" easy-twist process.