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Professional Results In Less than an Hour• Warm,invitingillumination
• Energyefficientlighting–justpennies-a-day
• Choosealightingkitthatincludeseverythingyouneed
• Or,customizewithyourchoiceoffixtures,powerpackandcable
LOW VOLTAGELandscape Lighting
BUYER’S PLANNING GUIDEwww.homedepot.com
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Low Voltage LightingLowvoltageoutdoorlightsareusedtohighlightarchitecturalfeaturesandlandscapingdetails,makingyourhomeandyardsaferandmorebeautifulatnight.Lowvoltagelightscanbecombinedwithsolarlightsforacompletelandscapelightingsystem.
Installingalowvoltagelightingsystemiseasyandmakesagreatdo-it-yourselfprojectforanyhomeowner.Itiscompletelyshocklessandsafeforusearoundchildrenandpets.
Thelowvoltagelightingsystemconsistsofthreeparts:
1.PowerPack(transformer)—suppliestheelectricity
2.Lowvoltagecable—transmitstheelectricity
3.Lowvoltagelamp—thesourceoflight
ThePowerPackplugsintoastandardoutlet,reducingtheregularhouseholdcurrent(120volts)toasafe12voltsACandhasanautomatictimerallowinglightstogoonandoffatpresettimes.Thecableisaweather-resistant,self-sealing,insulatedstrandedcopperwirethatisavailablein16,14,and12-gaugesizes.Thefinalcomponent,thelamp,offersgreatereconomythanaconventional120-voltlamp.
About Low Voltage Lighting
Advantages LowVoltage
Brightness Producesabright,whitepooloflight
LightOutput Fixturesproducemoreusablelight
PowerSource 12voltPowerPackplugsintostandardreceptacle
EaseofInstallation Usuallyunderanhourusingstandardtools
EnergyEfficiency Costsonlypenniesanighttooperate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Low Voltage
Q. HowmanylightscanIaddtomyMalibuSystem?
A. Addlightsasdesiredkeepingtotalbulbwattageatorbelowthepowerpackrating.
Q. CanImixbulbwattages?A. Yes.Youcanhavea
varietyofbulbwattages,allowingforflexibilityinyourlightingsystem.Asyouaddfixturesofdifferentwattages,besurethetotalwattsinthesystemdoesnotexceedthepowerpackrating.
Q. Whatiftotalbulbwattageexceedsmypowerpackrating?A. Malibuoffersseveralpowerpackmodelswithdifferentwattage
ratings.Youcouldaddasecondpowerpack,splittingtheloadbetween2powerpacks,orpurchaseapowerpackwithawattageratinghighenoughtohandletheentireload.
Q. WhattypeofpowerreceptacleshouldIplugmypowerpackinto?A. Anoutdoor,120volt(standardU.S.householdcurrent)poweroutlet
withaGFCI(groundfaultcircuitinterrupt)receptacleisrequired.Thisreceptacleshouldalsoutilizeawhile-in-useweatherproofcover,designedtoprotecttheplugsthatareinit.
Q. Canyouconnectapowerpacktoanelectricaloutletwithanextensioncord?
A. No.Extensioncordsshouldnotbeused.Mountthepowerpackwithin1footofacoveredoutdoorGFCIACoutlet.
Q. DoIneedtoburymylowvoltagecable?A. No.Exposedcableisweatherproofandshockless.However,forbetter
appearance,hidecablewithmulch,rocks,etc.
Q. DoIneedtotapeorsealtheendofthecable?A. No.Simplystraight-cutexposedwiresoitisflushwiththeinsulated
covering.
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Downlighting
• Enhancessafety• Placealongwalkwaysandsteps• Outlinedriveways• Markgardenpathsandflowerbeds• Accentpatiosanddecks
Uplighting
• Createafocalpoint• Highlightsmalltreesandshrubs• Illuminatefountainsandgarden
statuary
Backlighting
• Enhancessecurity• Accenttreesandbushes• Illuminatewallsandfences• Lightupyourhome’sexterior
Choose Fixtures That Suit Your Needs
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Installation is Easy
1. Install the Power Pack
• MountthewaterresistantPowerPackoutsideinaccordancewiththeinstructions.
• Donotuseextensioncords.
• Installfirstfixtureaminimumof10feetfromthePowerPack.
2. Install the Cable
• ConnectthecabletothePowerPack.
• TurnonthePowerPacktoensurethatthefixturesareworkingasyouproceed.
• Layoutthecableaccordingtoyourlightingplan.
3. Connect Fixtures to Cable
• Connectthefixturesusingtheconnectorssuppliedwitheachfixture.
• Foracleanerlook,coverthecablewithmulchorsoil.
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Choose Your Light Fixtures
New LED Low Voltage LightsLEDlightsutilizethemostefficientlightingtechnologyonthemarkettoday.Availableinfloodlightandfashiondesignsforavarietyofapplicationsandtastes.
Features:• Energyefficientwarm
whitelight• Uselessenergythan
standardlights• LED’sneverneedreplacing
Premium Cast Metal LightsElegantfixturestylesareavailableindistinctivemetalfinishes.Somemayinclude:ArchitecturalBronze,AntiqueCopper,VerdeandBlack.Ourmostdurable,heavydutylightshavealifetimewarranty.
Features:• Heavyduty,durablemetal
construction• Commercialgrade,usedby
landscapearchitects• Wedgebaseandhalogenbulbs
Metal LightsThesefixturesareavailableinawidevarietyoftraditionalandcontemporarystyles,designedtofitinanycustomlightingsystemplan.Availableinavarietyofcolorsandfinishes.
Features:• Heavyduty,non-corrosive
metalthatwon’trust• Wedgebaseandhalogenbulbs
Plastic LightsThesedependable,economicaloutdoorlandscapelightsareconstructedofweather-resistantmaterialsandaresafeandeasytoinstall.
Features:• Heavyduty,polymer
materialsconstruction• Energyefficient4Wbulbs
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Applications
Fashion LightsGeneral use for gardens, shrubs and driveways
Down LightsIlluminate paths, walkways, low lying ground cover
Markers
Low-profile fixtures to line paths and plant beds
Floodlights Highlight trees and architectural features
Surface/Deck Lights Add beauty and safety to decks, walls, steps and fences
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Choose the Right Power Pack
Determine the Power Pack You Require:• Chooseyourfixtures,inanycombination,accordingtoyourplan.• Adduptheindividualbulbwattagesofallthefixturesinyoursystem.• ChooseaPowerPackthatislargeenoughforyoursystem.45,120,200,
300,600and900wattPowerPacksareavailable.
Example:
18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 20 20 300wattwatts watts watts watts watts wattswattswattswattswatts PowerPack
NOTE:Whennecessary,dividelargesystemsinto2ormoresmallersystemsusingadditionalPowerPacks.Inwhichcase,totalonlythebulbwattagesforeachfixturewithineachsmallersystemstodeterminethecorrectsizePowerPackneededforeachsmallersystem.
Determine Your Cable SizeUsetheplanninggridonpages10and11tocompleteyourcablelayoutplan.Countormeasurethe1/8"scaledblockstodeterminethetotalfeetofcableneededforyourlightingsystems.Alsomeasureyourlongestruns.Thechartabovewilltellyouthecorrectsizecabletouse,dependingonthelengthofyourruns.
Total Nominal Wattage of Power Pack
45120200300600900
Maximum Recommended Cable Length (feet) at Full Load
*–cableconductorsmaynotfitinpowerpackterminals
16 Gauge Cable 14 Gauge Cable 12 Gauge Cable 100 * * 75 100 125 DoNotUse 75 100 DoNotUse DoNotUse 75 DoNotUse DoNotUse 75eachcircuit DoNotUse DoNotUse 75eachcircuit
Cable Layout Options:• Afteryouhavedeterminedthelocation(s)ofyourPowerPack(s)andfixture
positions,drawlinesonyourplantoindicateyourruns.
• Keepyourrunsasshortaspossiblebyavoidinganyunnecessarybacktracking.
• Usethefollowingdiagramstohelpyoudrawthemostefficientlayoutforyourlightingplan.
• Usecableconnectors(8150-9801-01)toquicklyjoin2ormoreshortercables,orchangerundirection.Onrunsover50feetorwhen10ormorelampsareconnectedtooneline,use12gaugecable,whichwillreducevoltagedropandproducegreaterefficiencyfromthelamps.
A. Series Installation Mostcommon.
B. Split the Load Runuptotherecommended
maximumdistanceintwoormoredirectionsfromthePowerPack.
C. Tee Method Allowsmoreevendistributionof
powertothecenterofarunortoarunsomedistanceoff,i.e.acrossadriveway.Heaviergaugecable(10or12gauge)oradoublerunofcableshouldbeusedtomakethetee.Allcabletocableconnectionsshouldbesoldered.
D. Split Tee Allowsrelativeuniform
distributionofpowertobothlegs,i.e.,tobothsidesoftheyard.Otherwise,thelayoutisthesameasB.
E. Loop Installation Allowsforrelativelyuniformlight
output.** Polarity note: Please observe cable polarity
when using “loop” installation.
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Choose Low Voltage Cable
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Make a Lighting Plan
1. Identifytheelementsandareasyouwanttolight.
2. Selecttheproperfixtures,dependinguponfunctionandstyle.
3. Totalthewattageoftheselectedfixtures.
4. SelectaPowerPackbasedonthetotalwattageofyourfixtures.
5. Selectthelengthandgaugeofcablerequiredforyourplan.
TIER LIGHT/ WALKLIGHT
FLOOD LIGHT
SURFACE LIGHT
UPLIGHT/ WELL LIGHT
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USE THIS GRID TO DRAW YOUR LIGHTING PLAN. SCALE: 1/8 INCH = 1 SQ. FOOT
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Low Voltage LED Lighting Lámparas de bajo voltaje LED
LED LightsLámparas LED
8406-9111-01694-699Oil Rubbed BronzeBronce ennegrecido
1W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts
8405-9112-01694-765Tarnished CopperCobre deslustrado
1W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts
8401-9203-01512-544Black • Negro
1W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts
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8401-9513-01515-452Black • Negro
7W LED – as bright as 20 Watt halogen bulbLED de 7 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla halógeno de 20 Watts
8401-9613-01515-459Black • Negro
7W LED – as bright as 20 Watt halogen bulbLED de 7 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla halógeno de 20 Watts
8401-9607-01695-392Black • Negro
2.5W LED – as bright as 10 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 10 Watts
8401-9303-01513-284Black • Negro
2W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 2 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts
8401-9403-01515-390Black • Negro
1W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts
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Garden LightsLámparas de jardín
Low Voltage Lighting Iluminación de bajo voltaje
8301-9200-01 320-49211W Black • Negro
8302-9200-01 504-13811W Copper • Cobre
8302-9107-01 329-99218W Antique Copper Cobre Antiguo
8301-9114-01 515-6464W Black • Negro
8301-9202-01 400-9177W Black • Negro
8303-9200-01 532-72911W Sand • Arena
8308-9109-01 544-95518W Aged Brass Latón Envejecido
8306-9104-01 595-99611W Oil Rubbed Bronze Bronce Ennegrecido
8307-9100-01 695-72211W Weathered BronzeBronce Resistado
8305-9102-01 694-9307W Copper FinishCobre Deslustrado
8310-9110-01 694-5017W Dark RustÓxido Oscuro
8304-9105-01 486-33711W VerdeVerde Cepillado
8308-9103-01 283-51210W Aged BrassLatón Envejecido
8303-9106-01 505-32411W Sand • Arena
8301-9204-01515-6214W Black • Negro
Low Voltage Lighting Iluminación de bajo voltaje
8301-9602-01101-11120WHalogen Halógeno Black • Negro
8303-9606-01107-51235W Halogen Halógeno Sand • Arena
8301-9500-01127-42235W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro
FloodlightsLuces de inundación
8301-9604-01545-76820W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro
8301-9501-01796-11920W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro
8303-9500-01931-98435W Halogen Halógeno Sand • Arena
8308-9603-01695-16120W Halogen Halógeno Aged BrassBronce Envejecido
8301-9601-01545-29250W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro
8301-9608-01515-6264W Black • Negro
8302-9605-01695-45835W Halogen Halógeno Antique CopperCobre Antiguo
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8301-9300-01622-74420W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro
8301-9301-01813-54310W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro
8303-9300-01504-67620W Halogen Halógeno Sand • Arena
Garden LightsLámparas de jardín
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Sets & KitsConjuntos y kit
8300-9901-06694-2047W, 20W, 150W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro
8308-9903-01693-31310W, 20W, 150W Power PackTransformadorAged Brass • Latón Envejecido
8301-9900-04117-42450W, 300W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro
8400-9906-06695-6891W, 2.5W, 40W Power PackTransformadorOil Rubbed BronzeBronce Ennegrecido Black • Negro
8400-9905-06690-2441W, 2.5W, 40W Power PackTransformadorTarnished CopperCobre Deslustrado Black • Negro
8301-9400-01276-6097W Black • Negro
8302-9400-01487-0297W Copper • Cobre
Deck LightsLámparas para terraza
8300-9401-01598-9867W Copper, BlackCobre, Negro
8301-9908-10516-1574W, 45W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro
Low Voltage Lighting Iluminación de bajo voltaje
Extras Excesos
8100-9900-01442-972900W Black • Negro
8100-9300-01455-612300W Black • Negro
8100-9045-01244-22745W Black • Negro
8100-9120-01843-007120W Black • Negro
8100-9600-01807-764600W Black • Negro
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Power PacksTransformadores
8301-9904-04501-50420W, 121W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro
8301-9902-08695-55720W, 200W Power Pack TransformadorBlack • Negro
8301-9907-08696-2507W, 20W 150W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro
Sets & KitsConjuntos y kit
8100-0200-01843-054200W Black • Negro
AM/PMLED Indicators
Indicadores LED AM/PM
Clock DisplayMostrar Reloj
Clock Set Function
Función de Ajustar el Reloj Timer
FunctionFunción de
Temporizador
Up/Down ButtonsBotones Arriba / Abajo
Test Photo EyeProbar Fotocelda
Dusk-to-Dawn Photo Eye Control
Control Automático con Fotocelda del
Crepúsculo al Amanecer
ON at Dusk, OFF after 4, 6, 8 or 10 Hours
Encender en el Crepúsculo, Apagar
Después de 4, 6, 8 o 10 Horas
ON at Dusk, OFF at set TIMED OFF
Encender en el Crepúsculo, Apagar en el TIMED OFF
Programada
Programmed Time Settings Using
TIMED ON / TIMED OFF Ajustes Programados del Tiempo Usando
TIMED ON / TIMED OFF