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low voltage exterior lighting
Posted on 11/18/20 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 11/18/20 at 2:00 pm
i am think about installing a small 4-5 spotlight kit for the front of my house. how many lumens do i need to illuminate front windows, columns, etc? I looked at a kit this morning at Home Depot that was 50 lumens but i am not sure that is either too much or not enough. thoughts?
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Posted on 11/18/20 at 3:19 pm to bayou choupique
We had a thread a month or 2 ago but I don’t think anyone mentioned lumens. I could be wrong though.
Posted on 11/18/20 at 3:56 pm to bayou choupique
That is on the low side. I would try to get to 100 if you’re going up columns.
Posted on 11/18/20 at 5:43 pm to bayou choupique
We installed about 20 or so in the front and backyard. Hampton bay from home depot was our choice. So far we are happy.
Outdoor spotlight pack with 4 light kit with transformer. You can add lights from there or just get additional packs.
Outdoor spotlight pack with 4 light kit with transformer. You can add lights from there or just get additional packs.
Posted on 11/18/20 at 6:37 pm to bayou choupique
These spotlights are 164 Lumens. The trees are maybe 10-12 feet tall. I hope that helps.
This post was edited on 11/18/20 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 11/18/20 at 6:46 pm to bayou choupique
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I looked at a kit this morning at Home Depot that was 50 lumens but i am not sure that is either too much or not enough. thoughts?
Probably enough, with new LED fixtures it's easier to put up too much light now. Though it also depends on what effect you want. I only have two wall-wash fixtures and they cover the entire front of my house with enough light that it's not so much I have to pull the curtains over.
Posted on 11/18/20 at 6:49 pm to TAMU-93
Tamu thanks that does help. Now I know 50 is not near enough.
Posted on 11/18/20 at 10:00 pm to TAMU-93
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These spotlights are 164 Lumens. The trees are maybe 10-12 feet tall. I hope that helps.
Is that 4000k?
Posted on 11/19/20 at 7:04 am to Crimson1L
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Is that 4000k?
It's 3000k.
Posted on 11/19/20 at 9:54 am to bayou choupique
I bought these om Amazon. Says they are 500 lumens. They are pretty bright looking out from inside, but from the street they look great. I also use them on columns and also the side of the house. Make sure you get the quick install clips - worth the $$.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 11/19/20 at 2:13 pm to lsujro
quote:i just ordered a set and a low voltage controller. i will post pictures when i have it installed. thanks for the recommendation.
I bought these om Amazon. Says they are 500 lumens. They are pretty bright looking out from inside, but from the street they look great. I also use them on columns and also the side of the house. Make sure you get the quick install clips - worth the $$.
LINK
Posted on 11/19/20 at 4:24 pm to bayou choupique
Just bought a set of Volt low voltage lights. More expensive than the stuff at Lowe’s/Home Depot but high quality, lifetime warranty, and easy to install. By the time you add up buying the lights, transformer, and wire separately, it’s actually not too much more expensive.
They have some sets at Costco if you’re a member.
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They have some sets at Costco if you’re a member.
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This post was edited on 11/19/20 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 11/19/20 at 10:58 pm to TypoKnig
Any idea on what the wattage or amperage is on these?
Posted on 11/23/20 at 9:16 am to bayou choupique
Amazon-Zuckeo lights
I finished up in installation last night. I went with the lights from amazon (link above). i just ordered 2 more lights and will install them on the gutters focused on the two windows that are not current illuminated.
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