Luxform Outside Lighting Ordering help
Luxform are knowledgeable in making dramatic outside lighting easy to set up.
In a Nut Shell:
You will require a transformer that connects directly to the main run of cable. Then you shall need a push fit connector to connect the main cable to the small length of cable on each light. you’re done! If you need some advice many of the staff should have used the lights themselves.
The first step – Decide on your garden lights
Select the ‘style’ of outside lights you would like and how many lights you would like in your circuit. You can connect any of the 12v lights in to the circuit. For example you could use 2x Napoli lights, 2x uplights and 3x Modena lights all on the same circuit. Every light has a small length of SPT1 cable to connect it with your main cable.
Step Two – Select your Luxform transformer
You will need to calculate what size transformer you need with regard to the total wattage of the lights. The total wattage must not be greater than that of the transformer. The wattage of each light is detailed on each of the products. Simply add the wattage value of each light to give the total wattage value. Please note what the maximum wattage value per cable type and transformer outlet are.
A few examples are:
If you had 1x Napoli Light (this is 20w) and 1x uplight (this is 20w) then the total is 40w and you would need the 60w or the 150w transformers.
If you had 2x Napoli lights (2x 20w) and 3x uplights (3x20w) then the total is 100w and you would need the 150w transformer.
The third step – Choose your cable
SPT1 Light Duty cable. This comes in 15m or 10m lengths complete with a moulded plug to join to the transformer outlet. Two cables can be connected to each other using the appropriate connector. The maximum run length for this cable is 30m from the transformer with a recommended maximum wattage of 75 watts.
SPT3 Heavy Duty Cable. This comes in 15m or 10m lengths with a moulded plug to join to the transformer outlet. Two cables may be connected together using the appropriate connector. The maximum run length for this cable is 45m from the transformer with a recommended maximum wattage of 150 watts.
The fourth step – Pick your accessories and spares
Connectors come in three forms
Cable connectors work by merely placing the cable into the groove of the connector and then clamping it closed. This produces the contact between the two cables.
1. SPT1 to SPT1 this connects smaller cables to each other.
2. SPT3 to SPT1 cable connectors (All lights come fitted with SPT1 Cable to connect to the circuit. If you have a large SPT3 cable in your circuit you will need these to connect each light to the circuit)
3. SPT3 to SPT3 Cable connector to join two SPT3 Cables together.
Please note:
1. As it is 12v, the end of the cable can be left un-protected outside. The cable connector does not have to be protected against rain or other weather conditions. These can be placed on or under the ground wthout any problems.
2. Each light has a length of SPT-1 cable which you then connect to the main cable from the transformer.
3. How many lights could be connected to a transformer?
The maximum wattage of the single lights put together is not allowed to be greater than the wattage of the used transformer.
4. Can I place the transformer outside?
All transformers are labelled with the code IP44 and may be placed in your garden without protection.
5. Is it dangerous when I accidentally cut the cable?
Damaged cables can occur by cutting the cable with a tool or digging animals. It is not harmful because the cable works on a safe current of 12 Volts.
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