If you drive down any major street at night you will find that the driving is easier when there are street lights to light the route. Not only can you see clearly but you feel safer because there are no dark areas for potential burglars to hide. You can achieve this exact same effect at your home by installing a low voltage post lights.
The installation of a post light can help to illuminate the sidewalk and driveway when you return home at night. The light will help you navigate your way indoors without having to worry about tripping and falling over some obstacle.
Low voltage post lights can help to protect your home from unwelcome burglars. Burglars will usually pass on houses that are well lit thus providing little area for them to hide in the shadows.
Post lights do not have to be bland and boring. They come in different styles, shapes and colors. They can provide an ornamental flair to your home which will impress family, friends and visitors.
Post lights are made from rugged weatherproof material like copper and bronze. They can quickly be mounted on top of a post that you can get at any hardware store. You can select a post that compliments the design of your post light.
Why Choose Low Voltage Lights
Traditional light posts required the running of an electrical cord from the post to an electrical source. This cable has to be enclosed in sheathing to protect it from the weather and other elements.
Low voltage lights do not require the cable to be protected. This makes installation much easier. The cost of installing low voltage post lights is lower than the cost of installing a traditional light post.
Low voltage lights can be installed by the homeowner without having to incur the cost of paying an electrician to do the installation.
How to Install
Before installing a low voltage post light you will need to have the necessary length of cable, a post, your light, a transformer and an electrical switch preferably with a GFCI receptacle. The cable needs to be the right gauge for your transformer.
The post is installed into the ground and is usually secured with concrete. One end of the cable is connected to the post light and the other end of the cable is connected to the transformer. You can bury the cable for aesthetic reasons but it is not necessary.
The transformer is then plugged into the GFCI electrical outlet. You can install multiple post lights and connect them to the same transformer. It is recommended that the transformer be mounted to the side of the house next to the outlet so that people do not trip over it.
Timer or Motion Detector
You can add a timer or motion detector to your low voltage post light. A motion detector will turn on the light any time someone walks near it. This can safe guard your house as a burglar will leave once the light is turned on.
It can also provide necessary lighting when you walk outside. A timer can automatically turn the light off after a preset amount of time. This is perfect if you do not want the light to burn all night.
A low voltage post light can showcase your yard’s landscaping and enhance the appearance and architectural design of your home.
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