Landscape Lighting
Most repeat lighting failures are wiring, splice, and distribution failures, not fixture style problems.
This hub gives the fastest route from symptom to fix path so you can stop chasing bulbs and restore predictable system output.
Not sure where the problem starts? Book service and we’ll diagnose the system on-site.
Start with the failure pattern: dim-at-end (voltage drop), intermittent/flicker (splice integrity), or transformer behavior. Then use the matching guide before replacing parts.
| Fixture-Swap Guessing | Guide-First Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| Replace lamps repeatedly without system checks | Diagnose voltage/splice/transformer constraints first |
| Intermittent issues return after weather changes | Waterproof splice discipline reduces recurrence |
| Uneven brightness accepted as normal | Run balance and voltage targets restored |
| Control apps unreliable at transformer location | Connectivity foundation planned where needed |
Dim at the end
Voltage drop basics
Wire gauge and run length are the first checks when the far end looks weak.
Intermittent / flicker
Splice discipline
Most reliability failures are corrosion at connections—fix the splice, not the bulb.
Transformer questions
Sizing + taps
Correct tap selection helps you get predictable brightness without burning out lamps.
Choose the path based on what is failing now: dim runs, intermittent output, or transformer/control instability.
Use the relevant page to verify likely root causes and the expected repair sequence before buying replacements.
Confirm gauge, splice quality, run loading, and tap strategy so output remains stable after repairs.
When field conditions are unknown, we diagnose on-site and map the cleanest long-term path.
Most "half the yard is dim" calls are voltage drop + corrosion at splices. Hub enclosures keep branch runs serviceable.
Smart control only works when the transformer location stays reachable. If Wi‑Fi is weak (or doesn’t exist) at the transformer, Smart Link can add cellular internet and a local Wi‑Fi network at the install point so control stays serviceable.
This page routes you to the right lighting repair and upgrade guides based on symptoms such as flicker, dim zones, transformer issues, or control reachability problems.
Most often it is voltage drop caused by run length, wire gauge mismatch, excessive load per run, or resistance from degraded splices.
Not always. Flicker frequently traces back to splice corrosion, weak transformer output paths, or unstable low-voltage distribution.
Prioritize splice repair when failures follow rain, fixtures behave intermittently, or corrosion is visible in buried or legacy connections.
Use the transformer guide when runs are uneven, loads have changed, or tap settings are unknown. Correct tap and load distribution are key to stable output.
Not always. Smart Link can provide connectivity at the transformer location when property Wi-Fi does not reliably reach equipment.
Yes. During service visits we identify installed components, verify system behavior under load, and map the cleanest repair or upgrade path.
They are service references. Final component selection and installation details are confirmed on-site based on system condition and goals.
Related services: Design & Installation, Repairs, Upgrades, and the Lighting Service Plan. Education: Lighting guide.
| System | Low-voltage landscape lighting (12V) |
|---|---|
| Most common failures | Voltage drop, corrosion at splices, transformer tap mismatch |
| Service-first goal | Predictable brightness + serviceable wiring |
| Related | Design & Installation, Repairs, Upgrades, Lighting guide |
Most low-voltage lighting problems are transformer sizing/taps, voltage drop, corrosion at splices, or damaged cable. We can diagnose quickly and recommend the cleanest fix path.
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