Low Voltage Lighting

In residential settings, many light fixtures are connected directly to the home’s electrical system. These are referred to as line voltage lights, and they operate at 240 volts. They’re commonly used for traditional indoor lighting, including ceiling lights and wall lights. 

By comparison, low voltage lighting operates within the range of 12–24 volts and relies on a transformer to reduce power from the main electrical system down to a safer level. Low voltage systems are widely used in outdoor areas because they’re more suitable for landscape installations and are generally safer to work with. 

Low voltage outdoor lighting offers multiple benefits, especially for gardens and landscaped areas: 

Enhanced safety 

Low voltage lighting runs at only 12–24V, which is significantly lower than standard household lighting. This makes it a safer option, especially in outdoor areas where children and pets may be present. 

Boosting energy efficiency 

Low voltage lights typically consume less energy than traditional line-voltage lighting systems. This helps reduce electricity usage and supports energy savings over time. 

Unparalleled flexibility 

Low voltage lighting is easier to install and adapt into existing outdoor areas. There are also many fixture designs available, making it easy to customise lighting to suit your style. 

Reliable durability 

Low voltage outdoor fittings are designed to suit exterior conditions, with many options made to resist moisture, corrosion, and weather exposure. 

Heightened security 

Low voltage lighting can help reduce dark zones around a property, increasing visibility and acting as a deterrent to intruders—especially when paired with Security Lights or Outdoor Motion Sensors. 

Low voltage outdoor lighting is available in many different fixture styles, depending on what you’re lighting up. 

Low Voltage Garden Spike Lighting 

Spike lights are one of the easiest ways to add landscape lighting to garden beds and planter boxes. Since they operate on low voltage power, the cable can often be shallowly buried, making them practical for many outdoor designs. 

To get the best performance, you’ll need a constant voltage LED power supply (12V or 24V). The correct transformer size depends on: 

• the total number of fittings 
• the wattage of each light 
• the length of the cable run 

Low Voltage Outdoor Step Lighting 

Low voltage step lights are designed to illuminate outdoor stairs and level changes, helping improve safety and reduce trip hazards in low-light areas. 

These lights are available in: 

• recessed step lights (sleek and discreet) 
• surface-mounted step lights (easy to install) 
• handrail-integrated step lighting 

They also offer weatherproof durability for outdoor performance. 

Low Voltage Driveway Lighting 

Low voltage driveway lighting helps guide vehicles and pedestrians while adding a clean, modern look to entrances and paths. These lights can be installed along edges of driveways, paths or garden borders, and are usually spaced evenly for a consistent light spread. 

They are built using outdoor-grade materials, designed to handle rain, UV exposure, and changing weather conditions. 

Low Voltage Inground Lighting 

Low voltage inground lights are installed flush into surfaces like: 

• outdoor walkways 
• decks 
• paving 
• landscaping edges 

They create subtle, architectural lighting and are especially popular for feature accents and modern outdoor designs. 

Most inground options are built with durable outdoor protection such as water resistance, UV resistance and impact resistance. 

Low Voltage Brick Lighting 

Low voltage brick lights are designed to integrate into brick surfaces for clean and subtle low-level lighting. They’re commonly used for: 

• paths and walkways 
• driveways and boundary walls 
• outdoor stairs and step edges 

Brick lighting adds both safety and design appeal by highlighting the texture of brickwork while improving visibility at night. 

Yes — in most cases, a low voltage transformer is essential. 

Low voltage lighting systems require a transformer to reduce the higher line voltage (240V) down to 12–24V, which protects the light fittings from excessive voltage and prevents immediate failure or burnout. 

If you’re installing outdoor lights that are designed to operate on low voltage power, you must use a dedicated transformer to ensure: 

• correct voltage supply 
• safe operation 
• long-term performance and reliability