Twilight Outdoor Lighting
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Twilight lighting is both a descriptive term use with a certain style of landscape outdoor lights and it is also a brand name.
Generally they are either low voltage lights i.e. they use a step down transformer to derive a low voltage power feed from the mains that is then routed to the lights, or solar powered lights that don’t need a power connection. The light they throw out is generally soft and will not cause light pollution.
Usually, low voltage lighting is easy to install if the ground is soft so the wires can be routed easily. Of course, solar lights don’t need wiring which is a major benefit to offset their sometimes higher purchase cost.
For mains powered lights, you may find its best to mount the transformer indoors although they are weatherproof, because transformers installed outdoors tend to get weather-beaten and bug-infested over time. Also, by installing the transformer indoors, it is easier to reprogram.
Most people program the lights to come on at dusk and remain on for a few hours. After they turn off, they will turn back on if the motion sensor detects movement.
The motion detector and the separate dawn-to-dusk sensor are connected by dedicated low-current connections and are typically placed as follows:
- motion detector on the front of the house so it senses when people enter the property
- light sensor on the side of the house to avoid headlights from automobiles traveling past your home.
