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We installed some landscape lighting in the garden and have ongoing problems with the wires being cut by bed edging and digging activities. What can we do?

run wires through pvc pipe and bury

2007-03-27 01:55:45 by anilaa m

Lowe#39;s expert, Mike Kraft, shows viewers how to install low voltage and solar outdoor landscape lighting. Learn how to illuminate your garden ...

I bought some Malibu landscape solar lights. I installed them yesterday, and they were working in the evening. Today it rained and some of them stopped working. Or better they are flickering. Light goes on and off.
Could the rain have effected the lights or do they still need more time to charge?
Please help because I am ready to return them. So frustrated.

they may need more time to charge. check that all the batteries are firmly in place. you can try to charge them right under a light in the house for a day. mine took a really good sunny day before they really took off, but when i got up at 5 am and it was just starting to get light, they were STILL on! now that its fall, though, none of them are on for more that a couple hours after dark

2007-10-24 23:13:50 by Aish

Price: $115.00 $96.04

Hello,

Does anyone know if NYC code requires conduit pipes for low voltage wiring around an outdoor garden area?

If so, does the conduit need to be running along the floor or can it be mounted along a concrete wall?

Thanks.

call the local building code inspection office you dont have to tell them who you are just ask the question or call the local electrical supply house where the pros shop they know they sell the parts then go to the local home depot and tell them your plan and ask for the electric sales guy he can help you choose the right stuff

2007-04-09 09:04:40 by Blueiceman646

Price: $4.99

Right now, my backyard is just a piece of land with brown dirt.

However, I have never done gardening and I don't know where to start.

Here's what I need to get done:
1.) I want to pave large tiles/flagstones for a patio
2.) In the back, I want to have a garden stone wall where I can plant trees (for privacy), flowers, and attach garden lights. (Example: http://landscapetour.com/db5/00432/lands capetour.com/_uimages/DSCFback1.JPG)
3.) Garden stairs leading up to the fence door, like this: http://image06.webshots.com/6/1/54/62/16 6815462ZaMGEA_ph.jpg

http://www.englishcountrygardens.com/ima ges/patio.gif
This is what I want to achieve, except more squared, not round.

Is there a garden landscaping forum online where I can get help from professionals and experts? I don't know where to start.

I'm also scared that weeds will grow later if I carelessly remodel without prior experience.

Thanks.

I hope these help, as for weeds they come regardless. As for ideas I think your almost there, its just confidence. join these sites and ask I am sure they will help you.

http://www.helpfulgardener.com/phpBB2/?g clid=CN3Z-cGwx5QCFREWQgodHgP7kQ

http://www.landscapertalk.co.uk/

2008-07-14 12:06:34 by NEOne

Wanted to know if I can connect low-voltage Mailbu landscape lights connected to seperate wires in my garden that lead back to one transformer...as long as the total wattage of the lights remain at or below the rated capacity of the transformer??

What these answers are not telling you is that like water pressure, there are drops over distances In this case, voltage drops. You need to specify what gauge wire is being used and what the distance is from the transformer to the new run.

Also make sure that the tap on the transformer can put out enough volts so that when you reach your desired location, there isn't a drop.

May I advise you to drop the Malibu and go visit a local irrigation supplier and get contractor grade lighting/transformer? When it comes to landscape lighting, like most other things, you get what you pay for.



Here are a few brands I'd recommend:



Cast

Unique

Kichler

Vista

Focus

Hadco

2007-01-03 17:06:24 by geocollazo