[tfld]

I'm just finishing up my first lighting project tomorrow.

All that is left to do is make adjustments at night and spread a little mulch as I promised the client.

We installed two 300watt trannys, 3 35 watt bullet lights, and 5 20watt area/patch lights. A little mulch and labor brought the job total to $2500. I should also mention we used Unique Copper Knights fixtures and hubs.

I think I padded the price a bit, so I may throw in an extra fixture at no charge. This customer has given me about $23,000 of work this season and every time I exceed their expectations, so I dont want this to be any diffferent.

What was your first lighting job like??

Nick

[HRLand]

My first "real" lighting job was at a brand new $1.5 million home. We (2men) installed 19 fixtures and 2 600w transformers in one day for $5k. Mostly up-lighting ornamentals some path, some walls and a couple down lights for a play area.

[Stonehenge]

My first lighting job? I think I hooked up a transformer, then a few lights. It was many moons ago, so I have no idea what was installed. And it was while working for another company, so I don't know how much $ I made for the boss putting them in.

[P-Train]

What's involved with lighting (in a nutshell)?

Do you wire them into the fuse box or make a box for them?

[GLAN]

LOL My first lighting jobs were with those plastic kits from Toro..........years........ago.


Only 2 years ago we got more serious and have been using the Metal Cast Malibu lights.......Easy to locate and reasonably priced.

So.........it's been 1 circuit layouts with a couple spots for up lighting and lanterns. Largest layout has been my own home...posted in the "50 Watt" thread

[GLAN]

Originally posted by P-Train
What's involved with lighting (in a nutshell)?

Do you wire them into the fuse box or make a box for them?

Any where you have a plug that feeds the outside will work. Outdoor outlet.......Garage outlets.........If not. Need an electrition to put a box outside.

Transformers are all weather and can be placed outdoors.

I firmly believe that enjoying the garden doesn't have to end cause the sun went down.


I should try taking pics of my home at dusk...

[4seasons]

my first lighting job on my own was only 2lights. She now wishes that she had done more, but still wont do it. In 4 yrs of business I've only done a handfull of jobs. Love to do it because it looks so nice.
Bruce