If you want to bring some light to your garden and make it look
fabulous at night, I'll show you a few different ways. With garden lights, you
have two types.
240-volt, which must be installed by a licensed electrician. Or, if
you want to give it a go yourself, you've got 12-volt or solar lights. If you
want to install a 12-volt system, you need to know how many lights you're going
to use as well as what distance you need to cover.
Once you know that, you can choose a transformer and type of cable
you'll need.
For example, if you want to use three 20-watt lights, you would use
a 60-watt transformer.
If you're running your lights over a short distance, you'll need a
standard cable. But over a long distance, you'll need to use a heavy duty
cable.
Here's a tip, buy a bigger transformer than you need. That way you
can add lights later.
A simple way is just to use a 12-volt kit. A cable-free alternative
is to use solar lighting.
When installing garden lighting, you start off by putting the lights
in the garden approximately how far apart you want them to be.
Next, lay out your cable in front of your lights but remember to
leave enough cord so you can get to your transformer.
Once you've laid your cable, you start by connecting the light
that's the furthest from the transformer. Next, plug in your transformer to
check that the light's working. If it is, then unplug your transformer and
continue on with the rest of the lights.
Each garden lighting system is different but the principle is the
same. You start by pushing your cable out through the stand. Connect your light
fitting in accordance to instructions that come with your lights. Then turn it
up and put your spike in.
Put your top on. And just put it in the ground where you want it.
Bury your cable in the lawn or cover it with mud, and then you're
done.