Professional's Take on Volt Lighting Spot Lights - Low Voltage Landscape Lighting

In this video, I will be giving my professional opinion on these four most popular Volt Lighting Fixtures.



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[KENFEDOR]

After much research (including this channel!), this DIY'er has determined that Volt is the way to go. As noted in the video, very easy website to navigate. Maybe even too many options, particularly with bulb wattage. I'd rather go too dim (lower wattage) versus too bright so I choose a lower wattage bulb more often. All depends on your application I suppose.

[vincenttrapani]

You could add some threadlock to that hinge on the allen wrench hinge

[RicardoMachin-hnhs]

Which brands are better than volt, and where can I get them ? Thanks

[jasonpalmer]

What do you think of Gardenreet low voltage lighting?

[deboraf]

This is great information and overview. thank you!

[jacobbergeson]

Ever considered using blue loctite on the allen machine screw to stop it from backing out? Pretty sure that would fix any issues like that from happening.

[adamgreg]

Hey AK,
Thanks for the great video reviews and advice. Any suggestions on non-Volt MR16 bulbs that fit the Volt Top Dog?

[rajatmin]

Can you do a video for Harscape lights?

[Navyjim]

Would the Top Dog be good for coastal areas?

[justinroy]

Have a more detailed question and figured it’s easier to ask a professional. I purchased the Costco 6 light kit (100watt transformer and 2 hubs), 4 light expansion (1 hub), and 2 additional lights (no hub). I have enough hubs (can connect up to 5 lights to a hub) and since these are 5 watt bulbs, the transformer should have no problem handling 12 lights.
My problem is that no matter where I place a hub, I will have one light that will need longer than the 25’ wire provided/recommended. The run is about 35’…will splicing and adding 10 more feet of 18/2 wire cause too much of a voltage drop for the light to work?
I can only find information about 16gauge wire and thicker.

[kevinarnold]

Anyone know how to convert the Costco version posts (w/set screw stake) so it can use the threaded stakes (1/2" NPSM)?

[davestruthers]

I'm guessing all these are low voltage? I am planning a tree lighting project that will need about 10 different programable stations. I need to buy a control center that I can program each of the stations to independent start/stop times. Any knowledge on those? Thx

[birbo]

Do you ever recommend using smaller MR11 spotlights, or just sticking to MR16s?
I like how compact the MR11 ones are, but I think they have fewer lamp options in terms of brightness, beam angle, color temp, etc.

[carriv]

How about the other more expensive lighting brands compared to the volt? Thanks!

[stephenkessmn]

Can you do something with bulbs? The differences they have where to get them how much that they cost. Cooling, adjustability, foods per bulb and such.

[optimumbreaker]

Can you recommend a spot light like this but one that is solar powered and rgb option?

[daveborchard]

I didn’t see any product links. What’s the product link or brand and model for the “Top Dog” spotlight?

[edsanchez]

Is there a tester for only low voltage that you can recommend ?

[vadimnesen]

If they call for a magnetic driver what will a electronic driver do? Negative affects?

[SickTheory]

Costco with a larger steak=win. Check!!