Installation

Wire Selection

Outdoor Lighting · Learning · Wire Selection

Landscape lighting cable must be outdoor-rated and sized for distance and load. The wrong gauge shows up later as dim fixtures and frustrating troubleshooting.

Gauge and distance

Longer runs and higher loads need heavier cable. Match gauge to the transformer plan and the farthest fixture.

Burial and protection

Follow local practices for burial depth and protect cable where traffic, gardening, or equipment can damage it.

Connectors

Waterproof connections matter as much as the wire. Poor connectors create intermittent night failures that are hard to find.