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Post 1 made on Thursday October 23, 2014 at 23:54
Jeff at Zektor
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So I am tearing out my grass and getting paid to do it. No H20 in SoCA so I'm taking advantage of the turf rebates and doing a makeover on the front yard.

Besides the stuff at the big box stores, is there anything that any of you like and puts out decent light? I don't know why the hell the builders don't put electrical everywhere when they are building houses. This is a semi custom house and they put 1 outlet in the front and 1 in the back. It's so cheap to run Romex and boxes when it's wide open. I could run low voltage with a bit of effort which I will probably do. I will have to go under a section of concrete to get to any outlets. Yes, I will run conduit.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Jeff
Jeff Haynes
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Post 2 made on Friday October 24, 2014 at 01:14
Tom Grooms
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Run the low voltage, solar lights have almost zero output.
Post 3 made on Friday October 24, 2014 at 01:18
Zohan
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Did you really mean "solar" lighting or "low voltage lighting"?

Don't waste your time or money on solar, it's like sticking a candle in the ground.

Low voltage landscape lighting is more than just running and connecting wires. Besides voltage and wire calculations, there is an art form here, some call it "painting with light".

If you just want to spend a few bucks and throw some cheesy lights out there, go for it.
If you want your home and landscape to create an awsome vibe then hire the right pro....

my .02
Post 4 made on Friday October 24, 2014 at 09:06
Dawn Gordon Luks
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And solar fixtures will dim even more over time. Don't do it.
OP | Post 5 made on Friday October 24, 2014 at 09:53
Jeff at Zektor
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Thanks for the input and confirmation. I've seen all the solar products at Costco, HD and Lowe's. While improved, not impressive.

Probably going to run some new electrical and do LV.
Jeff Haynes
The CA Guy
Coastal Source [email protected] 619-889-3700


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