Hello. I've researched quite a bit thus far on my project, even as far as creating an outdoor plan layout. One thing I have zero experience in is electrical wiring. I know each light fixture comes with "x" amount of lead wire. That lead wire must be spliced and connected to the next nearest fixture's lead wire right? If the lead wires of the two fixtures in this example are not long enough to connect, (more often than not they won't be long enough, right?) is this where you would bridge the gap and connect the two fixtures with the extra spool of wire purchased for the project? Then would you take your spare wire and connect to the next nearest fixture's lead wire? Basically repeating this process until the last fixture on the run connects to thetransformer? I've read the Volt guide on wiring and it helps to explain the different methods of wiring (daisy chain, t-method etc.) But looking for a video or guide where the person actually shows wiring step my step from fixture to fixture. If all the fixtures in a wire run are connected together, do all the lights in run go out if one fixture goes out (like Christmas lights)? Is daisy chain and t method parallel or series wiring? Looking for a video or guide that speaks to someone who's never done this before.
Have you looked at any of the videos on the VOLT website or checked out any youtube videos? The learning curve might seem steep at first but here's some things to keep in mind. First, remember that you're working with low voltage lighting. Between the GFCI on your porch outlet and the transformer's ability to shut itself off if it encounters any voltage or wiring issues, it's pretty hard to hurt yourself or to screw up in any kind of catastrophic way. In addition to familiarizing yourself with the different types of connectors and hubs (linked below), you might want to check out the no lead wire fixtures (also linked below). FWIW, I did no daisy chaining or fixture to fixture connect at all. Zero. All of my fixtures connect directly to hubs or the transformer. The benefits to my way is that I have far fewer splices to create and I don't have the same voltage drop vulnerabilities that occur when fixtures are connected to one another. The biggest down side? My way uses a lot more cable and cable isn't cheap. Other posters may have tips for you if you opt to go the daisy chain route, though. https://www.voltlighting.com/shop/landscape-lighting/integrated-hub-system https://www.voltlighting.com/shop/transformers-accessories/wire-connectors-hubs
We have an excellent series of videos to break down installing a system of your own! Intro to Landscape Lighting: https://www.voltlighting.com/videos/introduction-to-landscape-lighting Planning a System: https://www.voltlighting.com/videos/how-to-install-landscape-lighting-start-with-a-plan Installation: https://www.voltlighting.com/videos/how-to-install-landscape-lighting And if you still have any questions, feel free to drop a photo of your project in the forums here for recommendations or, give our live customer support a call and one of our reps can help you plan and purchase a system directly over the phone in one easy call!
