Does anyone know of a good website that tells you how to lay and connect cables, to house electrical system, safely when installing garden lighting
2007-03-16 23:21:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Outdoor lighting is stepped down to a low voltage to make it safe, the cable is then safe if accidentally cut, i did it this way...
I drilled a hole through the wall and laid out the cable, position the lights, and plug in the adaptor into a mains socket, i have mine on a timer so the lights come on at a certain time, the wire is just 2 connections live and neutral.
I then sealed the hole with silicone, job done, most lights come in this kind of kit. Adaptor, cable, lights, instructions, also it may be good to have the adaptor plugged into a circuit breaker just in case.
2007-03-16 23:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by just-dave 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My lighting came with an outdoor transformer, which is plugged into a GFI outside outlet. I ran the low voltage wire along the path and attached the lights and that's been 25 years ago. I've had to replace the transformer and a bunch of light bulbs in that time frame.
2007-03-17 07:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! sorry you can't do this yourself, as it's Part P. You would be carrying out work in one of the most risky areas. Your best bet for DIY is to use a low voltage 'plug -in ' kit, you MUST plug the power unit into an indoor socket, then you can lead the low voltage cable around the garden as you wish. OR contact an electrician, for a quote.
http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket%20Guide%208.pdf
2007-03-17 06:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use low voltage lighting and plug into a GFI outlet. The light package will tell you how to run the wiring and connect it properly. This is the simplest, safest and most economical way.
2007-03-17 11:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a book about electricity and i did all the electricity in my house with my father. It's not that difficult but you have to know what you're doing. I suggest you buy a book.
2007-03-17 08:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by cedel73 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you thought about putting solar lights in?
You can put them anywhere you want and they can even make a portable light!
Not to mention, great for the environment!
2007-03-17 06:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by Sparky5115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is many good websites to install your garden lights in your budget and it is attractive,good designs . The link given below:
http://www.gardenlightingbydesign.com/
2014-03-26 04:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋