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Old 08-29-2006, 10:13 AM
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Lighting for Sub Entrance

I am putting together a bid to re-landscape a subdivision entrance and they want lighting installed as well. I install plenty of LV systems, but no line voltage systems. I have never actually seen LV systems used in subdivision entrances - has anyone installed one? I am wondering if they are pratical in this application, or whether I should just refer that portion of the job to an electrician to do 120V lighting.

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Is there electricity already run to the site? Often the HOA has to apply for electrical service with a service meter to be installed by the electric company. This can be costly and time consuming so I would ask them to start that part of the process now so it will be ready by the time you're ready to do the work. You will also need to have the transformer wired into the electrical box. (If it is only plugged into an outlet, it will disappear.) So you're going to need an electrician involved regardless of the type of system you recommend.
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Old 08-29-2006, 12:21 PM
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I have used low voltage lighting for many sub divisions and it works very well. It all depends on the developer. Do they want a very bright entry or do they want a very nice entry? You can see some entries on my web site. There are three of them on the home page. www.night-scapes.com These are done with low voltage and the owners of these developments think that they are great.
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