The deck lighting guide below was created to walk you through the process of adding LED lighting to your deck. Our LED deck lighting system is designed to make adding lighting to you new deck railing quick and simple.
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LED Deck Lighting Guide - Step 1
Getting Started - Start by sketching out your deck and determining where you intend to install lighting. Be sure to include significant items on your porch such as steps, patio furniture or a grill in your layout.
Determine Your Wiring - Step 2
Determine the wiring required based on the width of your railing. Harness connectors are available in 2 ft, 5 ft, 7 ft & 9 ft lengths. A combination of various length connectors may be required. 2-way and 5-way splitters are available and will be required for each post cap .
Determine Your Post Size - Step 3
Next measure your deck posts to determine the appropriate post cap size for your deck.
Select Your Lights - Step 4
Choose your post caps and accent lighting. There are many options available so you can customize your deck lighting to meet your specific needs.
Select A Power Source - Step 5
All of our low voltage LED post caps and accent lighting are compatible with our low voltage plug and play power supplies. To determine the appropriate power supply for your deck, simply determine the number of lights you will be installing. The 50 watt transformer can accommodate up to 60 lights while the 12 watt transformer can accommodate up to 16 lights.