Post Mount Rail Lights

Low voltage lighting is an easy-to-install type of wired-in lighting, while solar lights are stand-alone fixtures with built in solar panels.

Low-voltage lighting uses a transformer that plugs into your standard wall outlet. The transformer lowers your home’s typical 110-volt energy down to a 12-volt level for your outdoor light fixtures. That makes it safer to install and more energy efficient. Low-voltage lighting is a relatively easy way to install wired-in outdoor post lighting.

Solar lighting requires very little or no wiring during installation. Solar lights run on a solar panel that converts sunlight into energy, charging batteries that run the lights. Solar lights are typically controlled by a photocell, which turns the lights on when ambient sunlight is low and turns the lights back off when the sun comes up.

If you have low-voltage lighting, you will need a transformer - you can browse our options here. If you need help making sure you pick a transformer that fits your project, give our team a call at 1-888-824-5316 for a free consultation.

If you have solar lights, you will not need a transformer.

Each post mount light comes with its own set of specific instructions for installation. You can find installation instructions in the specifications section of each light.

Typically, you’ll need to drill a hole in your post for wiring when installing low voltage lighting. Solar lights are usually attached directly to the side of your deck posts with no drilling or wiring required.