Why choose low voltage lighting

The electrical energy we have in our homes has a voltage of 220-240 Volts, with the median value typically being indicated as 230 Volts. This is the standard operating voltage for almost all household electrical products.

In the technical specifications on our website, you will often find that the power supply of a lighting decoration is in "low voltage."

This indicates that the decoration operates at a voltage lower than or equal to 48 Volts.

The reasons for choosing lights designed in this way are various:

1. Safety: A low voltage ensures that there are no short circuits that could cause combustion. Moreover, they are safer for children or pets that might chew on the cables.
2. Affordability: Low voltage items can be built using more economical materials and with a lower level of protection. For instance, PVC is used instead of rubber to cover the cable, and they typically have a single insulation layer. Additionally, the cable's cross-section is smaller in low voltage decorations.
3. Legal requirement: In public settings, such as a square or inside a venue, if the decoration is within "reach," meaning it is installed at a height below 2.5 meters, it is mandatory for it to be in low voltage.
4. Aesthetics: Low voltage lights feature thinner and lighter cables and smaller LEDs, which are beneficial for certain applications, especially indoors.

So how is it possible to connect low-voltage lights to the 230V house current?

All of this is possible thanks to an electronic device called a "transformer." The transformer is unique to each decoration and is usually provided inside the box, already connected to the lights. So, you don't have to worry about choosing the correct transformer.

In some cases, you might find a note in the product description where we ask you to choose the transformer separately as it is not included in the box. This is particularly applicable to extendable lights, where the transformer needs to be selected based on the number of lights you intend to connect.

If you still have any doubts about which lighting decoration suits you best, do not hesitate to contact us! The Luminal Park Customer Care Team is always at your service.