12v led garden lighting

[C4rlosuk]

Hi all, I'm planing on installing about 30 12v led spot lights around my rear garden1x 230v supply. 3G switch switching 3x separate runs (2x 15m runs for flower bed lighting and 1x 20m run for path lighting)The path will have around 8 that will be low level lighting for a wide path over about 20m.The path will be running from back of house along the side of my garage and round the back to a hottub area/patio then a few steps and along the fence line to a large deck area which will be at the front of my rather large shed.My first plan for this run of lights was swa into box with trans at various places however I've no way of hiding this and if anything goes wrong ill have no way of getting to cables to move etc + the fact that it will stand out a fair bit. I am now thinking that I may run some conduit with only the 12v cables running inside for the path lighting which I was thinking I would just lay next to the fence line in my path base before doing sub base with various t bends coming up at each area I'm thinking of putting the lights. This way I can keep the termination boxes small and therefor not so nasty on the eye by doing this I'll have the flexibility to alter the wiring and location of fitting easily if required.I plan to have the transformers in the garage and will be using 12v led (3watt) lamps that run on standard dc trans which I'm hoping will eliminate the volt drop issue.My questions open for opinions are-1- is this something others would be happy doing?2- what cable would you recommend for the 12v side?3- is there another way you would suggest I do this?The flower bed lighting will be swa with the termination boxes concealed in flower beds then 12v in conduit burried around edge of raised beds.Coments on this are also welcome.

 

[Octopus]

Are you a sparky?

 

[Octopus]

Just wondered.

 

[Miorza]

I wonder how to install 12v led lights in gadgets, how to choose transformer

 

[ackbarthestar]

Hi all, I'm planing on installing about 30 12v led spot lights around my rear garden1x 230v supply. 3G switch switching 3x separate runs (2x 15m runs for flower bed lighting and 1x 20m run for path lighting)The path will have around 8 that will be low level lighting for a wide path over about 20m.The path will be running from back of house along the side of my garage and round the back to a hottub area/patio then a few steps and along the fence line to a large deck area which will be at the front of my rather large shed.My first plan for this run of lights was swa into box with trans at various places however I've no way of hiding this and if anything goes wrong ill have no way of getting to cables to move etc + the fact that it will stand out a fair bit. I am now thinking that I may run some conduit with only the 12v cables running inside for the path lighting which I was thinking I would just lay next to the fence line in my path base before doing sub base with various t bends coming up at each area I'm thinking of putting the lights. This way I can keep the termination boxes small and therefor not so nasty on the eye by doing this I'll have the flexibility to alter the wiring and location of fitting easily if required.I plan to have the transformers in the garage and will be using 12v led (3watt) lamps that run on standard dc trans which I'm hoping will eliminate the volt drop issue.My questions open for opinions are-1- is this something others would be happy doing?2- what cable would you recommend for the 12v side?3- is there another way you would suggest I do this?The flower bed lighting will be swa with the termination boxes concealed in flower beds then 12v in conduit burried around edge of raised beds.Coments on this are also welcome.

I usually run 230V out to a Junction boxes, hidden under a bush, and then supply the SELV equipment from that point. The switching arrangements vary from install to install depending on what effect I want to create.

I'm now looking at programmable remote controlled lighting

 

[C4rlosuk]

I usually run 230V out to a Junction boxes, hidden under a bush, and then supply the SELV equipment from that point. The switching arrangements vary from install to install depending on what effect I want to create.

I'm now looking at programmable remote controlled lighting

Thanks for your input.
I have done some lighting on programable remote controlled switches and sockets and was quite impressed. dimming table lamps that were plugged into sockets, creating mood settings and all off at the touch of one button or built in timer.

Only thing is that the light switch stays in one place so you always know where to find it but that's not the case for a remote which got quite anouying.

 

[ackbarthestar]

You can get complete systems that have wall mounted and remote controls, you can even buy the remotes as separates that can be programmed to work with the system. I have found them very useful and my clients have never had any problems.