Garden Lighting: Techmar
Discussion
Folks of PH, currently completely renovating our garden & intending to install a new lighting system. Budget is flexible based on quality and I've seen a few mentions here and there for Techmar (https://www.gardenlightshop.com/37-garden-lighting-bundles).
Wondered if anyone can share experiences / pitfalls and any suggestions for the best way to get set up. As well as the best lights from their selection!
Our garden is approx. 15 long & 10m wide but that includes a single garage and shed...
Thanks in advance.
Wondered if anyone can share experiences / pitfalls and any suggestions for the best way to get set up. As well as the best lights from their selection!
Our garden is approx. 15 long & 10m wide but that includes a single garage and shed...
Thanks in advance.
Looks almost identical to Luxform stuff, which I have used. It was simple, reliable and effective. The only “gotcha” was don’t do it in the cold as the clips have the pierce the wire - which is hard going on winter. Plan it well and use the bigger transformers / thicker cables and it gives you greater expand ability in the future.
I've got some of these in the garden. Simple to install and connect up, but as Podie says, plan it well, get a bigger transformer than you think you need, so that you can add stuff later if needed. Choose the cable and install it wisely so that you can install the lights where you want them and adjust/add later. With this kit you don't need to pierce the cable as Podie suggested, its all screw together connectors.
You can buy it elsewhere and just pick the cables, transformer and lights you want, don't have to but it in a full kit that is in your link. We have some spot lights, fairly lights and decking lights.
You can buy it elsewhere and just pick the cables, transformer and lights you want, don't have to but it in a full kit that is in your link. We have some spot lights, fairly lights and decking lights.
A friend of mine is doing these:
https://www.lovoglo.com/
All 12V so simple to wire around the garden.
https://www.lovoglo.com/
All 12V so simple to wire around the garden.
E36GUY said:
A friend of mine is doing these:
https://www.lovoglo.com/
All 12V so simple to wire around the garden.
Similar concept - but with a higher price tag from what I can see.https://www.lovoglo.com/
All 12V so simple to wire around the garden.
Podie said:
Similar concept - but with a higher price tag from what I can see.
Not when compared like for like - The Arcus 12 light bundle is £574 and the Logoglo equivalent is £599 but includes more cable, tools and two flood lights. I'd say that was competitiveE36GUY said:
A friend of mine is doing these:
https://www.lovoglo.com/
All 12V so simple to wire around the garden.
They look like good kits, shame its only a spotlight or mini flood option though, would be good to have a pillar light option in the mix & match as well.https://www.lovoglo.com/
All 12V so simple to wire around the garden.
Without sounding to thick, does anyone know what the "Key Fob" is?
dmsims said:
Podie said:
The only “gotcha” was don’t do it in the cold as the clips have the pierce the wire - which is hard going on winter.
Techmar does not use that, it's a nice screw 2 pin prong
Very happy with it, some bits can be bought at Toolstation
Do the transformers need to be kept indoors?
Daggerpie said:
They look like good kits, shame its only a spotlight or mini flood option though, would be good to have a pillar light option in the mix & match as well.
Without sounding to thick, does anyone know what the "Key Fob" is?
Don't know for sure but possible an on/off solution where the kit may not be on a switched circuitWithout sounding to thick, does anyone know what the "Key Fob" is?
Thanks very much everone. I really appreciat the replies.
I have listed/worked out the sort of stuff I want from my garden lighting and it comes to about £400... there are probably too many lights in there so I will now mull it over for a few weeks before I do anything!
Interestingly I thought I'd need the 150w transformer - turns out nowhere near that!
I have listed/worked out the sort of stuff I want from my garden lighting and it comes to about £400... there are probably too many lights in there so I will now mull it over for a few weeks before I do anything!
Interestingly I thought I'd need the 150w transformer - turns out nowhere near that!
Bought from the place the OP linked to, they were really helpful in sense checking my plans for the right cabling etc.
We went with the Alder spotlights and Remiz wall lights on the fencing. The cabling is small enough to hide between the featherboard and posts, and overall it was really easy to install. The remote control unit works well from inside the house. Basically.... we love them!
MrChips said:
Bought from the place the OP linked to, they were really helpful in sense checking my plans for the right cabling etc.
We went with the Alder spotlights and Remiz wall lights on the fencing. The cabling is small enough to hide between the featherboard and posts, and overall it was really easy to install. The remote control unit works well from inside the house. Basically.... we love them!
Wow thanks MrChips - really great to see. Much appreciated.We went with the Alder spotlights and Remiz wall lights on the fencing. The cabling is small enough to hide between the featherboard and posts, and overall it was really easy to install. The remote control unit works well from inside the house. Basically.... we love them!
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Was about to start ordering some of this this week, thanks to the OP!
One thing I wondered was the lumens output of the lights-they all seem a bit weedy? Can anyone who's fitted tell me if the lights genuinely light up the place?
Hey!One thing I wondered was the lumens output of the lights-they all seem a bit weedy? Can anyone who's fitted tell me if the lights genuinely light up the place?
Funnily enough, we've just finished installing our lights this week (the garden took a LOT longer than planned!).
Just the decking lights to go. All lights in these pics are 2w. Try and ignore the school.
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