Troubleshooting Low-Voltage Deck Lighting

How to fix and troubleshoot your low-voltage deck lighting can be a simple, straightforward way to keep the good times going in your outdoor space. There are few things more relaxing than lounging back on your deck, feet propped up, a cool drink in your hand as the sun slowly sets. When you add deck lighting to that equation, your backyard oasis can go from calm to absolutely magical.

Finding a light flickering, or several not even turning on at all can be incredibly frustrating. Luckily, with a little know-how, the vast majority of low-voltage lighting problems can be fixed in a minute or two without any cost.

Take a few minutes to learn about how you can repair or even prevent any deck lighting issues from happening at your home.

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Finding a problem with your lighting setup can irritate anyone; at Decks Direct, we get that. But typically, there’s a simple solution at hand. Here’s a list of commonplace low voltage lighting issues and the steps you can take to mend them.

If you find that none of the lights in your entire system are working properly, here are some steps you can take:
-Make sure your transformer is fully plugged in and turned on.
-If a photocell is connected in your setup, make sure it isn’t detecting too much ambient light; ie. streetlights, house lights, etc. To test, cover the photocell with a piece of electrical tape and wait a few minutes for the transformer to warm up.
-Unplug your transformer and test the outlet with a different electronic device to make sure it’s functioning.
-Test the transformer, connect only one light directly to the transformer. If the light turns on, the transformer is working properly.
-Double check your wiring connections are secure and working with the correct polarity.

If a few of your lights aren’t lighting up the way that they should, here are some things to take a look at:
-Check the polarity and security of your wire connections. Some of the connectors may have come loose over time.
-Check to see if they work individually by checking each one alone with the transformer.
-If some lights just stop working suddenly, look at the wire connecting to them. This could be a sign of a rodent chewing on the cords or a possible staple working its way through the wire.

Blinking lights are a clear sign of a short somewhere within your wiring. If you are noticing that some or all of your lights are blinking, unplug your transformer right away. Unplug your transformer right away, because if left plugged in this short can ultimately burn out your transformer. Check all of your wiring connections.

If several of your lights are dimmer than the others in your set up, this is generally a wiring issue. It can often be caused by using 200 feet or more wiring for one run of lights. A loop or split load method of installation may solve the problem. You can also use a voltage meter to check the fixtures at the end of each lighting row; the voltage should be between 10-½ and 11-½ volts.

Low voltage lighting issues can be stressful, but we’re always here to help you find a solution. Decks Direct; helping people build better decks.