Volt Landscape Lighting: Professional Quality for Less

By Mark Williams | Exterior Remodeling Expert

Historically, the landscape lighting industry was heavily gatekept. If you wanted high-quality, solid brass fixtures that would actually last, you had to hire a professional contractor who had access to exclusive wholesale supply houses.

If you tried to do it yourself and went to a big-box store, you were stuck buying cheap aluminum or plastic solar fixtures that corroded, leaked water, and completely failed within two years.

Volt Lighting disrupted this entire industry by adopting a direct-to-consumer model. They manufacture contractor-grade fixtures and sell them directly to homeowners online at wholesale prices. I frequently recommend them to clients who want professional quality on a tighter budget.

Solid Cast Brass Construction (The Game Changer)

The defining feature of Volt fixtures (specifically their spotlights and path lights) is their incredible construction.

• The Weight: They are made of solid, cast brass. When you take one out of the box, you will be shocked by how heavy it is compared to a plastic store-bought light. They are practically indestructible.
• The Patina: Brass does not rust, peel, or corrode like painted aluminum. Instead, as it weathers outdoors, it develops a beautiful, natural dark bronze patina that blends perfectly into garden beds and mulch.
• The Warranty: Because the build quality is so high and the silicone seals are so thick, Volt offers a Lifetime Warranty on almost all of their brass fixtures. If it ever fails, they replace it.

Extreme DIY Friendliness

Volt engineered their entire system specifically for homeowners who have never wired a low-voltage system before. They removed all the friction points.

1. Pro Junction Hubs: The hardest part of landscape lighting is splicing the wires. Instead of dealing with messy wire nuts and burying splices in the dirt (where water inevitably ruins them), Volt uses patented Pro Junction Hubs. You simply insert the wires into a protected clamp, tightening them down. It is foolproof, waterproof, and extremely fast.
2. Drop-in LEDs: Many of their core fixtures use standard, replaceable LED MR16 bulbs. If a bulb burns out or if you decide you want a brighter bulb 5 years from now, you just swap the $5 bulb, rather than having to throw away the entire expensive brass fixture.

The Drawbacks from a Pro's Perspective

While Volt is arguably the best value in lighting, there are a few things to consider:

• Online Only: You cannot walk into a local store to look at them, feel them, or buy an extra light if you miscounted your design. You have to order online and wait for shipping (though they ship very fast).
• Smart Features: While they offer solid, reliable stainless steel transformers, their "smart" or color-changing ecosystem is not nearly as advanced as ultra-premium brands like FX Luminaire or WAC. Volt focuses heavily on highly reliable, classic warm-white lighting (usually 2700K) rather than crazy color-changing technology.

If you are a DIY homeowner looking to dramatically improve your home's nighttime curb appeal, Volt provides the highest quality fixtures for the price on the market today.