Especially for the DIY'ers
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99% of the Low voltage systems operate on 12 volts, however the kits available at the big box stores and hardware chains do not explain the problems of bright lights at the beginning of the run and dimmer lights the further you go from the transformer.....also known as Voltage Drop.
Voltage Drop is a combination of several factors: total wattage(number of fixtures, wire size(gauge) and the length of the run. To help guide you in laying out your lighting system, here is a link that will explain Voltage Drop, and charts (with explanations) for wire guage, length of the run, and total wattage on that run.
You will find 2 charts...one for single volt transformers (12 volts) and for Multi-Tap transformers (12-13-14-15 volts) . The multi-tap transformers allow for greater flexibilty,but you will not find them at your local big box stores.
One tip, not included in this information is to keep the first fixture on each run a minimum of 10 feet from the transformer to allow for the average lamp-life of the bulb.
Study this link, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/16748615/Voltage-Drop-Information
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