Garden & Decking Lights

LED ground lights are recessed fittings set into paving, lawns, patios or decking that shine upwards from ground level. Built-in LED versions often come ready to wire with outdoor flex, while GU10 versions take a replaceable lamp. Check the load rating if people or vehicles will cross them. The range here includes walkover, driveover and deck-mounted ground lights.

Drive-over ground lights are recessed fittings built to carry the weight of a car, so they can light driveways and parking areas. Look for a load rating that suits the vehicles, a sturdy stainless steel top and a fitting set flush with the surface. The range here includes stainless steel driveover lights and deck lights with a drive-over rating.

The difference is how well the light keeps out water. An IP65 rating usually means the fitting resists rain and low-pressure water jets. A second figure of seven usually covers temporary immersion, and eight covers continuous immersion under conditions the maker sets. Choose a higher figure where water may pool around the light. The range here includes IP65 deck lights and IP67 ground lights.

Yes, many decking lights run directly from mains power, often with an integral driver and a length of outdoor cable for connection. Others run at low voltage from a separate driver or transformer. Outdoor mains wiring should follow the wiring regulations and is a job for a qualified electrician. The range here includes mains deck lights and low-voltage ground fittings.

Plan the layout and the cable route first, then drill holes in the deck boards to the size the fitting needs and run outdoor-rated cable beneath them. Connect the lights through a weatherproof junction box or to their driver, and check that the space under the boards suits the fitting depth. The range here includes extra shallow deck lights for tight spaces.