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expiredATLbravesFan posted Oct 30, 2023 2:35 PM
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 9-Piece VOLT Landscape Lighting Path & Area Light Brass LED Starter Kit for $399.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member ATLbravesFan for finding this deal.
Includes:
Thanks to Community Member ATLbravesFan for finding this deal.
Includes:
- 6x VOLT Premium Brass Spotlights with Attached Stakes and 25' of Lead Wire
- 6x VOLT LED MR-16 Bulbs (2700K/350 Lumens/30W Halogen Equivalent)
- 3x VOLT Brass Path & Area Lights with Attached Stakes and 25' of Lead Wire
- 3x VOLT LED GU4 BiPin Bulbs (2700K/300 Lumens/20W Halogen Equivalent)
- 1x VOLT 150-Watt Stainless Transformer (Capable of supporting additional fixtures)
- 1x Photocell and timer (built-in to the transformer)
- 1x Stainless Steel Pedestal Mount for Transformer
- 2x VOLT Hammer Stakes (For Pedestal Mount)
- 2x VOLT Weather-Proof Wire Hubs
- 2x VOLT Hub Stakes
- 1x 100' Low-Voltage Wire Spool (14AWG)
- 1x VOLT Wire Strippers
- 1x VOLT Step-by-step Installation Guide
- 1x VOLT Lifetime Warranty (Covers all included products)
- Stainless Steel 150-Watt Transformer utilizing a professional-grade toroidal core ensuring quiet and reliable operation
- Solid Cast-Brass Fixtures designed in the U.S.A. to the highest standard
- Streamlined installation and step-by-step instructions for guiding first-time installers
- Utilizes low-voltage electricity which is safe for non-electricians to work with
- Ultra-efficient LED bulbs which are able to illuminate your home for pennies per day
- Produce a warm-white light that matches traditional style light bulbs
Editor's Notes
Written by StrawMan86 | Staff- About this deal:
- Valid 10/23/23 through 11/16/23. While supplies last.
- Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 9-Piece VOLT Landscape Lighting Path & Area Light Brass LED Starter Kit for $399.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member ATLbravesFan for finding this deal.
Includes:
Thanks to Community Member ATLbravesFan for finding this deal.
Includes:
- 6x VOLT Premium Brass Spotlights with Attached Stakes and 25' of Lead Wire
- 6x VOLT LED MR-16 Bulbs (2700K/350 Lumens/30W Halogen Equivalent)
- 3x VOLT Brass Path & Area Lights with Attached Stakes and 25' of Lead Wire
- 3x VOLT LED GU4 BiPin Bulbs (2700K/300 Lumens/20W Halogen Equivalent)
- 1x VOLT 150-Watt Stainless Transformer (Capable of supporting additional fixtures)
- 1x Photocell and timer (built-in to the transformer)
- 1x Stainless Steel Pedestal Mount for Transformer
- 2x VOLT Hammer Stakes (For Pedestal Mount)
- 2x VOLT Weather-Proof Wire Hubs
- 2x VOLT Hub Stakes
- 1x 100' Low-Voltage Wire Spool (14AWG)
- 1x VOLT Wire Strippers
- 1x VOLT Step-by-step Installation Guide
- 1x VOLT Lifetime Warranty (Covers all included products)
- Stainless Steel 150-Watt Transformer utilizing a professional-grade toroidal core ensuring quiet and reliable operation
- Solid Cast-Brass Fixtures designed in the U.S.A. to the highest standard
- Streamlined installation and step-by-step instructions for guiding first-time installers
- Utilizes low-voltage electricity which is safe for non-electricians to work with
- Ultra-efficient LED bulbs which are able to illuminate your home for pennies per day
- Produce a warm-white light that matches traditional style light bulbs
Editor's Notes
Written by StrawMan86 | Staff- About this deal:
- Valid 10/23/23 through 11/16/23. While supplies last.
- Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
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Top Comments
Do NOT be intimidated by these being low voltage or the fact that they have to be laid underground. It's not super hard to put these in. Yes, you'll need some additional tools (likely) and a few hours (may be a day), but it will be worth it - 1000% percent. The lights are soft (I think 2700K, which gives a night glow). I don't live inside a stadium, and I wouldn't want my house to be lit up using 5000K (bright daylight) lights.
To give you an idea of the install, check out this YT video [youtube.com].
The wire stripper that comes in the kit is OK. If you want to speed up the process, I would recommend the "self adjusting" wire stripper from IRWIN. You can get it on Amazon [amazon.com].
If you don't have one already, invest into a flat spade (I think I got Fiskars Steel D-handle from Home Depot). I would also recommend using PVC pipe to protect the wire around areas that you'll edge (I was lazy and did not do this, so the wires got spliced when the landscapers were edging the trees. I plan to add a few small sections of PVC to that area only in the spring).
Also, I used the waterproof wire connectors from King Innovation (you can get a pack of 25 from Amazon [amazon.com]). These were super easy to use (can be a bit messy due to wax), and you'll need to make a bigger hole to accommodate them, but again, easy. If you have Menard's close by, they sell low voltage wire that wasn't terrible expensive, so there's an option to run longer runs.
Speaking of runs, you can use this calculator [totalledmalibulighting.com] to figure out potential voltage drops. And if you don't know how to use voltmeter, check out this YT [youtube.com]. Again, don't be intimidated - just plan to add thicker (lower number gauge) wire if you're running very long runs.
The most important thing is to PLAN ahead. Figure out where you want the lights and hubs. When putting the lights in ground, tie about 2-3 feet of wire around the stake. This will help you out in two ways: 1) if you need to move your light, and 2) if the wire is accidentally spliced near the light (like mine were), you can just untie it and reconnect. Also, you may want to place them where you "think" they should go and then rearrange when it gets dark. This may seem obvious, but the last thing you want to do is to stake them and then change your mind (having some extra length around the light will help, but not if you want to fully rearrange them). Walk around the property and see how it looks before finally digging the trench and laying the wire.
I was so impressed with these, that I bought additional spot lights (3), deck lights [voltlighting.com] (12) and step lights [voltlighting.com] (6). I'm running all of those off the single OEM transformer. The transformer plug directly into your outdoor (120V) outlet. The lead is a bit short (I think around 3-4 feet?) so you'll have to keep it near the outlet, unless you buy additional wire and rewire it.
Though the system is user-friendly enough for homeowners to install themselves, we opted to have our landscaper handle the wiring, burying it discreetly. He commended the quality of the system, noting that similar setups he usually installs for clients would cost at least double.
What sets this system apart for us are several standout features:
- The packaging and shipping were meticulous, ensuring the product arrived in pristine condition.
- The package includes a generous amount of high-quality wiring, which typically costs extra.
- The built-in hubs simplify wire distribution and are designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape while protecting the connections. Normally landscape lighting is run in series, but this is far more robust.
- The transformer offers a range of customizable settings, including a photovoltaic cell that activates the lights at dusk for a fixed duration.
I'm considering expanding our setup with additional components directly from the manufacturer, which offers a broader range than what's available at Costco. Given the system's quality and features, the current price point makes investing in a backup or secondary transformer, along with extra lights, an attractive option.
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Read bad reviews on Lowe's Harbor Breeze, especially with the Transformers so this helped a lot.
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Though the system is user-friendly enough for homeowners to install themselves, we opted to have our landscaper handle the wiring, burying it discreetly. He commended the quality of the system, noting that similar setups he usually installs for clients would cost at least double.
What sets this system apart for us are several standout features:
- The packaging and shipping were meticulous, ensuring the product arrived in pristine condition.
- The package includes a generous amount of high-quality wiring, which typically costs extra.
- The built-in hubs simplify wire distribution and are designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape while protecting the connections. Normally landscape lighting is run in series, but this is far more robust.
- The transformer offers a range of customizable settings, including a photovoltaic cell that activates the lights at dusk for a fixed duration.
I'm considering expanding our setup with additional components directly from the manufacturer, which offers a broader range than what's available at Costco. Given the system's quality and features, the current price point makes investing in a backup or secondary transformer, along with extra lights, an attractive option.
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This is not your typical Home Depot type kit. The lights are brass, have a heft to them, and haven't tarnished at all since installation. They emit a lovely, warm glow (2700k), and are bright without being overwhelming.
I was skeptical about the "hub" system they use, but it's actually quite genius and really simplifies installation as you don't need to run the main cable to every light. The lights come with a lot of cable attached (if I remember correctly, 25ft), so reaching the hub was not a problem. Also, the transformer is powerful enough to handle several additional lights (I added 6 well lights and an extra spot, all VOLT. I didn't use the path lights though).
If you're looking for an excellent, high quality landscape lighting kit, you can't do better at this price range, IMO.
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