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Exterior lighting has many advantages, which can be refined into two, namely, security, and adding beauty to an outdoor environment. In the installation of outdoor lighting system, its current design is characterized by site conditions, the effect of the landscape and your standards.

In planning for outdoor lighting, choose the type of outdoor lighting system that you want to install. There are five types to choose from. You can choose up lights to illuminate the ground level lights that are pointed up. It is best for landscape lighting and highlight features such as trees and buildings. Up-lighting can be mild on the spot or flood light.

You can also choose to backlight for your outdoor lighting, and create a dramatic effect. The problem with this type of lighting system is when it is designed too, it might look like Halloween lighting. Its basic concept is to put the outside lights behind an object as small plant or statue.

You can also choose the light path that can guide you on a road or driveway. It is preferable that the decorative lighting while providing safety on the trail. Its location should be above the ground to disperse illumination with a soft lighting effect. Make sure you do not light the area to make it look like an airport runway.

The Down-lights are best for projectors and projector. They illuminate an entrance door as the rear entrance of a gazebo or a garden bordered. Unlike the light path, a slight down should not be visible for natural light. The objective of this type of outdoor lighting is to create a magical and inviting mood in place, such as rock or garden fountain.

When you have selected your lighting system, it is time to measure the wattage. This can be done by obtaining the sum of the wattage of all the outside lights that you will use. Choose the processors that are compatible with the total power. Ensure that the capacity of wattage of your transformer is more than the total power used.

Determine the length of cable that you need depending on the location of your exterior lighting. If your system is less than 200 watts, use 14 gauge wire. If it's more than 200 watts, use 12 gauge.

Determine options to control your lights. You can choose timers, lights controlled by the amount of natural light or a simple on / off switch.

Install foot transformer ground. Getting the cable to the processor, the stripping of a half-inch of insulation from its end with a knife or stripping tool. Connect the cables stripped based on the instructions on the processor.

Prepare your outside lights and lashing. Ensure that there is a small loop of slack cable in every match for his commitment. Cable Cover your outdoor lighting with decorative stones or hide under the foliage. You can also bury the cable with its loop maintained above the ground.

Connect the cable to the assembly by sliding the connector half over the loop of cable. If the transformer has been connected, this should allow the fixture to light a cigarette. Otherwise remove the connectors and try again. Continue to install the remaining fixtures for your exterior lighting.