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Low Voltage Outdoor Garden Lights - The Benefits
James Parnham
Here at 12vgardenlights.com we sat and thought about some of the benefits of low voltage outdoor garden lights! Then we thought we'd list them for others to see! Here's our list! We think they speak for themselves. See what you think and do let us know if you can think of others! Totally safe cabling, connectors and fittings - no possibility of electric shock Easy to install & uninstall. All light fittings and cables use standard Plug & Play connectors Flexible and adaptable as your garden matures or changes Cables can be laid on the ground surface through...
Will Techmar's Low Voltage Garden Lights Work With My Old 12v System?
James Parnham
Here you will see how simple it is to upgrade your existing outdoor and garden lighting system with the various connectors available in the Plug & Play range from Techmar. Firstly, some important points need to be considered. AC or DC? The lighting fixtures in the Techmar Garden Lights range require AC (alternating current) to operate. The label below is from the 150w transformer and indicates the SEC: (Secondary or Output) is 12VAC and the Max Wattage achievable is 150w (150VA) If your existing 12v transformer output is in fact AC the label should indicate SEC (output) as 12VAC (12V, Alternating Current)...
Low Voltage Garden Lighting - Tips For Sizing and Fitting Techmar Transformers!
James Parnham
Questions about low voltage garden light transformers often get raised. So I've put together this simple high level explanation about sizing-up and fitting that hopefully helps! We have more information at 12vgardenlights.com in our 'FAQ's page'. Background: In the UK, if you want to run low voltage garden lighting then you need a transformer! Why? To take unsafe 230v 'mains electricity' and convert it to 'safe 12v electricity'. The transformers are no different in principle to 'phone chargers'. The charger takes unsafe 230v electricity and puts out a very safe and low voltage that your phone's rechargeable battery can handle!...
Outdoor Christmas Lights - Incredible Value, High Quality Techmar Products!
James Parnham
If you are looking for low voltage outdoor Christmas lights then take a good look at our Techmar range! The incredible quality and price won't be beaten in the High Street and you can add more cables to the starter set for a reach up to 50 meters! In warm white (not 'ice blue') with 100 LED's spread along a 10 meter (approx 33 feet) length using only 2w of energy! See both the starter and extension sets along with all other low voltage 12v lights at 12vgardenlights.com
Low Voltage Garden Lights - 2016 Prices To Increase!
James Parnham
Just thought I'd pass this news on as soon as possible! Techmar, our award winning Dutch supplier of 12v garden lights, have just given pre-notification of price increases for 2016. If you're considering buying garden lights from us here at 12vgardenlights.com then please do so now to beat the price rises. The complete low voltage range can bee seen here. If you want to pre-order or discuss anything feel free to call me on 0121 416 0408 or email info@12vgardenlights.com and feel free to share via social media (see below). James 12vgardenlights.com