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I'd like to install permanent outdoor lighting (like christmas lighting) for our house, and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on a company. I'm mainly looking for permanent LED lights that can be set to a color. More on reddit.com

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Oh man, this is my fav topic. If I had known I liked landscape lighting so much as a younger man, I would have started an installation business. Good on you for getting ride of the solar lights. They never produce a great amount or quality of light, and they break... a lot. Light temp - I always go for 2700k. It's a nice, warm light that doesn't hurt your eyes. Also, change to all LED bulbs and you can put a lot more voltage on existing lines and not have to worry about run lengths. Re: turning off the circuit, I always unplug / turn mine off when working on it. Maybe you don't have to, but I always did. Connectors - I too inherited a low voltage system and the connectors were the wire nuts with the goo. Even still, these got loose and was a PITA to find and fix. I switched to these and love them. They aren't the cheapest but it's better than having to hunt down a bad connection. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5MW1TM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Brands: def don't buy anything from the big box stores. That stuff breaks down fast. I like the stuff from these guys (no affiliation with them, btw). https://www.totaloutdoorlighting.com/ It's not true professional grade. I'd say it's half-professional (like buying Ridgid tools vs. Milwaukee - it's good enough). I have their uplights all over and they have done great. I also have Westgate lights, and they are fantastic quality so far (3 years). Go to their main site and download a catalog, then do a search for buying online. I used them for my path lights. Volt Lighting: I think they make super high quality fixtures for more $$ than the brands above, but I think they are good. Costco sometimes has their kits too. What I really like is their bulbs - I've ordered a very specific beam angle, voltage, and color from them. IMHO it's expensive for a bulb, but I get exactly what I want. Integrated vs. Non-integrated: I prefer to get non-integrated fixtures, meaning I can switch out the bulbs. I'm particular about the color and intensity, and like to switch and tweaks the bulbs. It's a matter of opinion, but that's my pref. Ok - that's the end of my rant. Have fun with the retrofit. {edit - added link below} This is where I learned about the connectors, btw. More on reddit.com