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

"James" 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.

Any tips on quality brands ??

Thanks !!

James

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

"James" 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.

Any tips on quality brands ??

Thanks !!

James

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...ef=pd_sim_lg_1

Greg

On 5/12/12 8:10 AM, James 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.

Any tips on quality brands ??

Thanks !!

James



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

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.

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
"gregz" wrote in message
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"James" 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.

Any tips on quality brands ??

Thanks !!

James

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...ef=pd_sim_lg_1

Greg