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Professional Results In Less than an Hour • Warm, inviting illumination • Energy efficient lighting – just pennies-a-day • Choose a lighting kit that includes everything you need • Or, customize with your choice of fixtures, power pack and cable LOW VOLTAGE Landscape Lighting BUYER’S PLANNING GUIDE www.homedepot.com 0110

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Professional Results In Less than an Hour• Warm,invitingillumination

• Energyefficientlighting–justpennies-a-day

• Choosealightingkitthatincludeseverythingyouneed

• Or,customizewithyourchoiceoffixtures,powerpackandcable

LOW VOLTAGELandscape Lighting

BUYER’S PLANNING GUIDEwww.homedepot.com

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Low Voltage LightingLowvoltageoutdoorlightsareusedtohighlightarchitecturalfeaturesandlandscapingdetails,makingyourhomeandyardsaferandmorebeautifulatnight.Lowvoltagelightscanbecombinedwithsolarlightsforacompletelandscapelightingsystem.

Installingalowvoltagelightingsystemiseasyandmakesagreatdo-it-yourselfprojectforanyhomeowner.Itiscompletelyshocklessandsafeforusearoundchildrenandpets.

Thelowvoltagelightingsystemconsistsofthreeparts:

1.PowerPack(transformer)—suppliestheelectricity

2.Lowvoltagecable—transmitstheelectricity

3.Lowvoltagelamp—thesourceoflight

ThePowerPackplugsintoastandardoutlet,reducingtheregularhouseholdcurrent(120volts)toasafe12voltsACandhasanautomatictimerallowinglightstogoonandoffatpresettimes.Thecableisaweather-resistant,self-sealing,insulatedstrandedcopperwirethatisavailablein16,14,and12-gaugesizes.Thefinalcomponent,thelamp,offersgreatereconomythanaconventional120-voltlamp.

About Low Voltage Lighting

Advantages LowVoltage

Brightness Producesabright,whitepooloflight

LightOutput Fixturesproducemoreusablelight

PowerSource 12voltPowerPackplugsintostandardreceptacle

EaseofInstallation Usuallyunderanhourusingstandardtools

EnergyEfficiency Costsonlypenniesanighttooperate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Low Voltage

Q. HowmanylightscanIaddtomyMalibuSystem?

A. Addlightsasdesiredkeepingtotalbulbwattageatorbelowthepowerpackrating.

Q. CanImixbulbwattages?A. Yes.Youcanhavea

varietyofbulbwattages,allowingforflexibilityinyourlightingsystem.Asyouaddfixturesofdifferentwattages,besurethetotalwattsinthesystemdoesnotexceedthepowerpackrating.

Q. Whatiftotalbulbwattageexceedsmypowerpackrating?A. Malibuoffersseveralpowerpackmodelswithdifferentwattage

ratings.Youcouldaddasecondpowerpack,splittingtheloadbetween2powerpacks,orpurchaseapowerpackwithawattageratinghighenoughtohandletheentireload.

Q. WhattypeofpowerreceptacleshouldIplugmypowerpackinto?A. Anoutdoor,120volt(standardU.S.householdcurrent)poweroutlet

withaGFCI(groundfaultcircuitinterrupt)receptacleisrequired.Thisreceptacleshouldalsoutilizeawhile-in-useweatherproofcover,designedtoprotecttheplugsthatareinit.

Q. Canyouconnectapowerpacktoanelectricaloutletwithanextensioncord?

A. No.Extensioncordsshouldnotbeused.Mountthepowerpackwithin1footofacoveredoutdoorGFCIACoutlet.

Q. DoIneedtoburymylowvoltagecable?A. No.Exposedcableisweatherproofandshockless.However,forbetter

appearance,hidecablewithmulch,rocks,etc.

Q. DoIneedtotapeorsealtheendofthecable?A. No.Simplystraight-cutexposedwiresoitisflushwiththeinsulated

covering.

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Downlighting

• Enhancessafety• Placealongwalkwaysandsteps• Outlinedriveways• Markgardenpathsandflowerbeds• Accentpatiosanddecks

Uplighting

• Createafocalpoint• Highlightsmalltreesandshrubs• Illuminatefountainsandgarden

statuary

Backlighting

• Enhancessecurity• Accenttreesandbushes• Illuminatewallsandfences• Lightupyourhome’sexterior

Choose Fixtures That Suit Your Needs

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Installation is Easy

1. Install the Power Pack

• MountthewaterresistantPowerPackoutsideinaccordancewiththeinstructions.

• Donotuseextensioncords.

• Installfirstfixtureaminimumof10feetfromthePowerPack.

2. Install the Cable

• ConnectthecabletothePowerPack.

• TurnonthePowerPacktoensurethatthefixturesareworkingasyouproceed.

• Layoutthecableaccordingtoyourlightingplan.

3. Connect Fixtures to Cable

• Connectthefixturesusingtheconnectorssuppliedwitheachfixture.

• Foracleanerlook,coverthecablewithmulchorsoil.

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Choose Your Light Fixtures

New LED Low Voltage LightsLEDlightsutilizethemostefficientlightingtechnologyonthemarkettoday.Availableinfloodlightandfashiondesignsforavarietyofapplicationsandtastes.

Features:• Energyefficientwarm

whitelight• Uselessenergythan

standardlights• LED’sneverneedreplacing

Premium Cast Metal LightsElegantfixturestylesareavailableindistinctivemetalfinishes.Somemayinclude:ArchitecturalBronze,AntiqueCopper,VerdeandBlack.Ourmostdurable,heavydutylightshavealifetimewarranty.

Features:• Heavyduty,durablemetal

construction• Commercialgrade,usedby

landscapearchitects• Wedgebaseandhalogenbulbs

Metal LightsThesefixturesareavailableinawidevarietyoftraditionalandcontemporarystyles,designedtofitinanycustomlightingsystemplan.Availableinavarietyofcolorsandfinishes.

Features:• Heavyduty,non-corrosive

metalthatwon’trust• Wedgebaseandhalogenbulbs

Plastic LightsThesedependable,economicaloutdoorlandscapelightsareconstructedofweather-resistantmaterialsandaresafeandeasytoinstall.

Features:• Heavyduty,polymer

materialsconstruction• Energyefficient4Wbulbs

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Applications

Fashion LightsGeneral use for gardens, shrubs and driveways

Down LightsIlluminate paths, walkways, low lying ground cover

Markers

Low-profile fixtures to line paths and plant beds

Floodlights Highlight trees and architectural features

Surface/Deck Lights Add beauty and safety to decks, walls, steps and fences

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Choose the Right Power Pack

Determine the Power Pack You Require:• Chooseyourfixtures,inanycombination,accordingtoyourplan.• Adduptheindividualbulbwattagesofallthefixturesinyoursystem.• ChooseaPowerPackthatislargeenoughforyoursystem.45,120,200,

300,600and900wattPowerPacksareavailable.

Example:

18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 20 20 300wattwatts watts watts watts watts wattswattswattswattswatts PowerPack

NOTE:Whennecessary,dividelargesystemsinto2ormoresmallersystemsusingadditionalPowerPacks.Inwhichcase,totalonlythebulbwattagesforeachfixturewithineachsmallersystemstodeterminethecorrectsizePowerPackneededforeachsmallersystem.

Determine Your Cable SizeUsetheplanninggridonpages10and11tocompleteyourcablelayoutplan.Countormeasurethe1/8"scaledblockstodeterminethetotalfeetofcableneededforyourlightingsystems.Alsomeasureyourlongestruns.Thechartabovewilltellyouthecorrectsizecabletouse,dependingonthelengthofyourruns.

Total Nominal Wattage of Power Pack

45120200300600900

Maximum Recommended Cable Length (feet) at Full Load

*–cableconductorsmaynotfitinpowerpackterminals

16 Gauge Cable 14 Gauge Cable 12 Gauge Cable 100 * * 75 100 125 DoNotUse 75 100 DoNotUse DoNotUse 75 DoNotUse DoNotUse 75eachcircuit DoNotUse DoNotUse 75eachcircuit

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Cable Layout Options:• Afteryouhavedeterminedthelocation(s)ofyourPowerPack(s)andfixture

positions,drawlinesonyourplantoindicateyourruns.

• Keepyourrunsasshortaspossiblebyavoidinganyunnecessarybacktracking.

• Usethefollowingdiagramstohelpyoudrawthemostefficientlayoutforyourlightingplan.

• Usecableconnectors(8150-9801-01)toquicklyjoin2ormoreshortercables,orchangerundirection.Onrunsover50feetorwhen10ormorelampsareconnectedtooneline,use12gaugecable,whichwillreducevoltagedropandproducegreaterefficiencyfromthelamps.

A. Series Installation Mostcommon.

B. Split the Load Runuptotherecommended

maximumdistanceintwoormoredirectionsfromthePowerPack.

C. Tee Method Allowsmoreevendistributionof

powertothecenterofarunortoarunsomedistanceoff,i.e.acrossadriveway.Heaviergaugecable(10or12gauge)oradoublerunofcableshouldbeusedtomakethetee.Allcabletocableconnectionsshouldbesoldered.

D. Split Tee Allowsrelativeuniform

distributionofpowertobothlegs,i.e.,tobothsidesoftheyard.Otherwise,thelayoutisthesameasB.

E. Loop Installation Allowsforrelativelyuniformlight

output.** Polarity note: Please observe cable polarity

when using “loop” installation.

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Make a Lighting Plan

1. Identifytheelementsandareasyouwanttolight.

2. Selecttheproperfixtures,dependinguponfunctionandstyle.

3. Totalthewattageoftheselectedfixtures.

4. SelectaPowerPackbasedonthetotalwattageofyourfixtures.

5. Selectthelengthandgaugeofcablerequiredforyourplan.

TIER LIGHT/ WALKLIGHT

FLOOD LIGHT

SURFACE LIGHT

UPLIGHT/ WELL LIGHT

OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE8➧ w z l

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USE THIS GRID TO DRAW YOUR LIGHTING PLAN. SCALE: 1/8 INCH = 1 SQ. FOOT

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Low Voltage LED Lighting Lámparas de bajo voltaje LED

LED LightsLámparas LED

8406-9111-01694-699Oil Rubbed BronzeBronce ennegrecido

1W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts

8405-9112-01694-765Tarnished CopperCobre deslustrado

1W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts

8401-9203-01512-544Black • Negro

1W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts

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8401-9513-01515-452Black • Negro

7W LED – as bright as 20 Watt halogen bulbLED de 7 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla halógeno de 20 Watts

8401-9613-01515-459Black • Negro

7W LED – as bright as 20 Watt halogen bulbLED de 7 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla halógeno de 20 Watts

8401-9607-01695-392Black • Negro

2.5W LED – as bright as 10 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 10 Watts

8401-9303-01513-284Black • Negro

2W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 2 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts

8401-9403-01515-390Black • Negro

1W LED – as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts

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Garden LightsLámparas de jardín

Low Voltage Lighting Iluminación de bajo voltaje

8301-9200-01 320-49211W Black • Negro

8302-9200-01 504-13811W Copper • Cobre

8302-9107-01 329-99218W Antique Copper Cobre Antiguo

8301-9114-01 515-6464W Black • Negro

8301-9202-01 400-9177W Black • Negro

8303-9200-01 532-72911W Sand • Arena

8308-9109-01 544-95518W Aged Brass Latón Envejecido

8306-9104-01 595-99611W Oil Rubbed Bronze Bronce Ennegrecido

8307-9100-01 695-72211W Weathered BronzeBronce Resistado

8305-9102-01 694-9307W Copper FinishCobre Deslustrado

8310-9110-01 694-5017W Dark RustÓxido Oscuro

8304-9105-01 486-33711W VerdeVerde Cepillado

8308-9103-01 283-51210W Aged BrassLatón Envejecido

8303-9106-01 505-32411W Sand • Arena

8301-9204-01515-6214W Black • Negro

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Low Voltage Lighting Iluminación de bajo voltaje

8301-9602-01101-11120WHalogen Halógeno Black • Negro

8303-9606-01107-51235W Halogen Halógeno Sand • Arena

8301-9500-01127-42235W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro

FloodlightsLuces de inundación

8301-9604-01545-76820W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro

8301-9501-01796-11920W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro

8303-9500-01931-98435W Halogen Halógeno Sand • Arena

8308-9603-01695-16120W Halogen Halógeno Aged BrassBronce Envejecido

8301-9601-01545-29250W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro

8301-9608-01515-6264W Black • Negro

8302-9605-01695-45835W Halogen Halógeno Antique CopperCobre Antiguo

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8301-9300-01622-74420W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro

8301-9301-01813-54310W Halogen Halógeno Black • Negro

8303-9300-01504-67620W Halogen Halógeno Sand • Arena

Garden LightsLámparas de jardín

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Sets & KitsConjuntos y kit

8300-9901-06694-2047W, 20W, 150W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro

8308-9903-01693-31310W, 20W, 150W Power PackTransformadorAged Brass • Latón Envejecido

8301-9900-04117-42450W, 300W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro

8400-9906-06695-6891W, 2.5W, 40W Power PackTransformadorOil Rubbed BronzeBronce Ennegrecido Black • Negro

8400-9905-06690-2441W, 2.5W, 40W Power PackTransformadorTarnished CopperCobre Deslustrado Black • Negro

8301-9400-01276-6097W Black • Negro

8302-9400-01487-0297W Copper • Cobre

Deck LightsLámparas para terraza

8300-9401-01598-9867W Copper, BlackCobre, Negro

8301-9908-10516-1574W, 45W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro

Low Voltage Lighting Iluminación de bajo voltaje

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8100-9900-01442-972900W Black • Negro

8100-9300-01455-612300W Black • Negro

8100-9045-01244-22745W Black • Negro

8100-9120-01843-007120W Black • Negro

8100-9600-01807-764600W Black • Negro

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Power PacksTransformadores

8301-9904-04501-50420W, 121W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro

8301-9902-08695-55720W, 200W Power Pack TransformadorBlack • Negro

8301-9907-08696-2507W, 20W 150W Power PackTransformadorBlack • Negro

Sets & KitsConjuntos y kit

8100-0200-01843-054200W Black • Negro

AM/PMLED Indicators

Indicadores LED AM/PM

Clock DisplayMostrar Reloj

Clock Set Function

Función de Ajustar el Reloj Timer

FunctionFunción de

Temporizador

Up/Down ButtonsBotones Arriba / Abajo

Test Photo EyeProbar Fotocelda

Dusk-to-Dawn Photo Eye Control

Control Automático con Fotocelda del

Crepúsculo al Amanecer

ON at Dusk, OFF after 4, 6, 8 or 10 Hours

Encender en el Crepúsculo, Apagar

Después de 4, 6, 8 o 10 Horas

ON at Dusk, OFF at set TIMED OFF

Encender en el Crepúsculo, Apagar en el TIMED OFF

Programada

Programmed Time Settings Using

TIMED ON / TIMED OFF Ajustes Programados del Tiempo Usando

TIMED ON / TIMED OFF