One of the most common mistakes in low voltage outdoor lighting is using the wrong cable — either the wrong gauge, the wrong length, or neither rated nor tested for the system it feeds. Get this wrong and you lose voltage before it reaches your fixtures, or worse, face a compliance issue mid-installation.
In a 12V outdoor lighting system, voltage drop is a real problem. The further electricity travels along a cable, the more energy is lost before it reaches the light. Keeping cable runs within the recommended maximum — and using the correct conductor gauge — is the practical fix. A 14/2 cable means two conductors, each 14 AWG in cross-section: substantial enough to carry 12V power reliably over longer garden runs without significant loss.
The In-Lite CBL-200 is a 12V, two-core low voltage outdoor lighting cable, model CBL-200, designed specifically for use within the In-Lite system. Supplied on a spool for clean dispensing on site, it comes complete with cable caps to protect and seal connections. Maximum cable length between transformer and fixture is 40 metres laid linearly — a practical upper limit that helps you plan runs before you dig.
The cable features metallic conductors in a clear translucent insulation, giving it a neat, unobtrusive appearance. It can be laid directly beneath a layer of soil or paving, making it suitable for concealed garden installations where aesthetics and neatness matter as much as performance. The In-Lite system is designed in the Netherlands with residential and professional landscaping firmly in mind.
Installation planning matters here. Keep total cable runs within the 40-metre limit per transformer output. If your project requires longer runs or multiple fixture groups, consult the In-Lite system layout guidance — available via the system page — before finalising your cable quantities. Cable caps are included to ensure clean, weatherproof terminations at each fixture connection.
At Lightsource Mallorca, we support specification from first sketch to final install. Getting the cable right is the kind of detail that saves time and cost on site — and it is exactly the sort of value engineering that shapes how we approach every project, however large or small.
