Low voltage lighting fixtures are becoming increasingly popular these days, but how exactly does low voltage lighting work?

Normal lighting is powered by the standard electricity in your house, 110/120 volts. Low voltage lighting is running a lower voltage and current than your standard home outlet.

The low voltage fixture uses a step-down transformer to convert the standard outlet voltage of 110/120 volts to 12 volts. This means you will be using lower voltage and yet be getting very bright lights.

Low voltage lighting is easy to install in terms of landscaping of your garden or backyard. The wiring does not weigh much, and it is possible to bury it under the ground when being used outside. It also means that you do not need to pay someone to install it for you, saving even more money.

As well, it is a lot safer. Think about it: the only thing to be running on 120 volts is the transformer. The transformer is sealed and one end plugs into your outlet and then you run the low voltage 12 volt wires to your lights. You don't need an electrician and you don't need to worry about wiring up to your 110/120 volt supply.

The light will always have the same brightness. Unlike solar lighting which may not be as bright, depending on how much natural light it received during the day to charge the battery and later in the night once the battery starts to drain.

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