OK I have been thinking about the various options for some time:
Need to decide on type of light, probably LEDs if I can get mini floods & vary the colour.
Distance from house to garden area is about 20/25 metres. Need to then distribute power in horseshoe pattern.
Unsure if a 12VDC (or AC) low voltage distribution is ideal, perhaps 24V?
Acknowledge that most LEDs seem designed for 12VDC supply, Maybe an ATX old PC power supply of about 500W would suffice.
What degree of weather protection is required (outside).
How to make secure line connections & do I need a Neutral return for DC or can I earth to ground at point of use?
I'm sure some of the above are dumb questions but I can't easily make the call an experienced installer or designer might do instinctively.
Thanks
Need to decide on type of light, probably LEDs if I can get mini floods & vary the colour.
Distance from house to garden area is about 20/25 metres. Need to then distribute power in horseshoe pattern.
Unsure if a 12VDC (or AC) low voltage distribution is ideal, perhaps 24V?
Acknowledge that most LEDs seem designed for 12VDC supply, Maybe an ATX old PC power supply of about 500W would suffice.
What degree of weather protection is required (outside).
How to make secure line connections & do I need a Neutral return for DC or can I earth to ground at point of use?
I'm sure some of the above are dumb questions but I can't easily make the call an experienced installer or designer might do instinctively.
Thanks