Total Light Pre-Built Landscape Lighting Kits: How to Choose the Right Kit

A pre-built landscape-lighting kit can simplify component selection by grouping fixtures, compatible lamps, transformer capacity, wire, connectors, and controls into one package. It does not eliminate the need to plan the property.

Total Light's current Pre-Built Landscape Lighting Kits range from focused six-light path, uplight, and deck systems to larger mixed-fixture packages and a 50-fixture whole-property option. The best kit is the one whose fixture mix and project scale match what you actually want to illuminate.

This guide explains the current kit families and the planning decisions that still matter after you choose one.

What a Pre-Built Kit Simplifies

The useful advantage of a kit is that major low-voltage system components are selected together. Depending on the specific package, a current Total Light kit may include:

• landscape-lighting fixtures
• matching MR16 and/or G4 LED lamps
• a stainless-steel low-voltage transformer
• 12/2 landscape-lighting wire
• waterproof wire connectors
• a photocell, mechanical timer, or astronomical timer
• ground stakes where the fixture design uses them
• a wire cutter in many of the packages

Always read the individual kit's What's Included section. The contents, fixture quantities, transformer size, wire length, and controls vary by kit.

What a Pre-Built Kit Does Not Plan for You

Even when the components are bundled, the property still determines:

• fixture locations
• path-light spacing
• spotlight aiming and beam placement
• wire-run layout
• voltage drop
• transformer location
• connection points
• mounting surfaces
• plant growth and future service access
• any required line-voltage electrical work

Use How to Plan a Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting System before installation, even when starting from a kit.

Current Total Light Kit Families

The current kit collection can be divided into four practical groups:

1. Focused single-technique kits: path, uplight, or deck lighting
2. Uplight + path-light combination kits: several fixture-count and mix options
3. Well-light combination kits: well, uplight, and path-light systems
4. The Total Package: a large mixed-fixture whole-property system

Focused Kits: Start With One Main Lighting Technique

These packages are the cleanest choice when one lighting application dominates the project.

Landscape Path Light Kit — 6 Boca Path Lights

The Landscape Path Light Kit is centered on six TL-PL-8-18-CB Boca brass path lights.

Current package highlights:

• 6 Boca path lights
• 6 compatible G4 LED lamps
• 100W stainless-steel transformer
• 250 ft of 12/2 wire
• waterproof connectors
• photocell
• wire cutter

Best starting use: a defined walkway, garden edge, entry route, or focused path-lighting zone.

Use the Path Light Spacing & Placement Guide before deciding where the six fixtures go.

Up Light Kit — 6 Blaze Brass Uplights

The Up Light Complete Landscape Lighting Kit is built around six TL-UL300-CB Blaze brass uplights.

Current package highlights:

• 6 Blaze uplights
• 6 MR16 LED lamps
• 6 TL-GSTAKE2 ground stakes
• 100W stainless-steel transformer
• 250 ft of 12/2 wire
• waterproof connectors
• photocell
• wire cutter

Best starting use: trees, columns, facades, stonework, and other vertical focal points.

Use How to Position Landscape Spotlights before finalizing fixture locations.

Deck Light Kit — 6 TL-DL150-CB Deck Lights

The Deck Light Complete Landscape Kit packages six TL-DL150-CB half-moon brass deck lights with the core system components.

Current package highlights:

• 6 TL-DL150-CB deck lights
• 6 G4 LED lamps
• 100W stainless-steel transformer
• 250 ft of 12/2 wire
• waterproof connectors
• photocell
• wire cutter

Best starting use: deck posts, stair approaches, retaining/seating walls, patios, and other suitable vertical surfaces.

Use the TL-DL150-CB placement and spacing guide for design help.

Uplight + Path Light Kits: Choose the Fixture Mix

The uplight/path combinations are useful when a property needs both directional accent lighting and walkway/garden illumination.

Combo #1 — Balanced 4 Uplights + 4 Path Lights

The Up Light & Path Light Combo #1 includes eight total fixtures:

• 4 Blaze uplights
• 4 Boca path lights
• 100W transformer
• 250 ft 12/2 wire
• photocell

Best starting use: a smaller property or defined zone where path lighting and focal-point lighting are equally important.

Combo #2 — 4 Uplights + 2 Path Lights

The Up Light & Path Light Combo #2 favors accent lighting:

• 4 Blaze uplights
• 2 Boca path lights
• 100W transformer
• 250 ft 12/2 wire
• photocell

Best starting use: a smaller front-yard or entry project where trees and architecture are the main targets and only a short path section needs lighting.

Combo #3 — 6 Uplights + 4 Path Lights

The Up Light & Path Light Combo #3 moves to ten fixtures:

• 6 Blaze uplights
• 4 Boca path lights
• 200W transformer
• 250 ft 12/2 wire
• photocell + mechanical timer

Best starting use: a medium-size layered landscape with several trees or architectural focal points plus pathway lighting.

Combo #4 — 12 Uplights + 6 Path Lights

The Up Light & Path Light Combo #4 expands the system to 18 fixtures:

• 12 Blaze uplights
• 6 Boca path lights
• 200W transformer
• 250 ft 12/2 wire
• photocell + mechanical timer

Best starting use: a larger property with many repeated tree/architecture accents and a separate path-lighting layer.

Combo #5 — 6 Uplights + 12 Path Lights

The Up Light & Path Light Combo #5 reverses the emphasis:

• 6 Blaze uplights
• 12 Boca path lights
• 200W transformer
• 500 ft 12/2 wire
• photocell + mechanical timer

Best starting use: longer walks and garden paths where pathway illumination is the dominant layer, with uplights added for selected focal points.

Combo #6 — 18 Uplights + 8 Path Lights

The Up Light & Path Light Combo #6 is the largest dedicated uplight/path package:

• 12 Blaze uplights
• 6 Old Faithful uplights
• 8 Boca path lights
• 300W transformer
• 500 ft 12/2 wire
• photocell + astronomical timer

Best starting use: a broad property with many trees or architectural features plus an extended path network.

Well-Light Combination Kits: Add In-Ground Lighting

These packages are useful when the design benefits from in-grade fixtures as well as standard uplights and path lights.

Well Light Combo #1 — 6 Well + 6 Up + 4 Path

The Well Light Combo #1 contains 16 fixtures across three techniques:

• 6 well lights
• 6 Blaze uplights
• 4 Boca path lights
• 200W transformer
• 250 ft 12/2 wire
• photocell + mechanical timer

Best starting use: a layered landscape where in-ground accents, tree/architecture uplighting, and path illumination are all needed.

Well Light Combo #2 — 6 Well + 6 Up + 4 Path

The Well Light Combo #2 also uses 16 fixtures across well, uplight, and path applications, with the lamp mix shown on its current product page.

It includes a 200W transformer, 250 ft of 12/2 wire, a photocell, and mechanical timer.

Best starting use: a mixed front- or backyard layout where several lighting techniques need to share one coordinated system.

Well Light Combo #3 — 8 Well + 6 Path + 4 Up

The Well Light Combo #3 expands to 18 fixtures and includes more wire reach:

• 8 well lights
• 6 Boca path lights
• 4 Blaze uplights
• 200W transformer
• 500 ft 12/2 wire
• photocell + mechanical timer

Best starting use: a broader layout where in-ground lighting and path lighting need more coverage across the property.

The Total Package — 50 Fixtures Across Five Applications

The Total Package is the broadest current pre-built kit.

Its current product record combines 50 finished fixture positions across:

• directional uplights
• path lights
• well lights
• wall-wash/accent lights
• deck lights

The package includes a 600W transformer, 500 ft of 12/2 wire, MR16 and G4 lamps, waterproof connectors, and an astronomical timer.

Best starting use: a large, professionally planned property that needs several different lighting techniques rather than one repeated fixture type.

How to Choose a Kit by Lighting Goal

Choose by Fixture Mix Before You Choose by Transformer Size

Do not select a kit simply because it includes a larger transformer. Start with the lighting design:

1. identify the areas you want to illuminate
2. decide which fixture techniques those areas need
3. choose the kit whose fixture mix best matches the plan
4. then verify the included transformer, wire, and controls suit the final layout

A larger transformer does not improve the lighting effect by itself. It only provides additional electrical capacity when the connected load and system design require it.

250 Feet vs 500 Feet of Wire

The included wire length is an allowance, not a guarantee that every property can be wired with one continuous run.

A project with 250 or 500 feet of cable may still be divided into several runs from the transformer. The useful layout depends on:

• fixture locations
• load on each run
• one-way run length
• wire gauge
• voltage drop
• transformer tap selection

Use the Landscape Lighting Wire Gauge Guide before finalizing the cable layout.

Included Transformer Capacity Still Needs to Be Planned

Total Light's current kit collection includes 100W, 200W, 300W, and 600W transformer packages depending on the system.

The transformer has been selected for the components bundled with the kit, but you should still:

• confirm the actual included lamp/fixture wattage
• plan the individual wire runs
• check voltage drop
• verify output taps after installation
• recalculate capacity before adding extra fixtures later

Use The Right Transformer for the Job for transformer sizing fundamentals.

Photocell, Mechanical Timer, or Astronomical Timer?

Different kits include different control packages.

• Photocell: responds to actual outdoor light
• Mechanical timer: follows a fixed clock schedule
• Astronomical timer: uses programmed location information to track calculated sunrise and sunset events

Check the specific kit page to see which control is included.

Use Photocell vs Mechanical Timer and How an Astronomical Timer Works for deeper guidance.

Can a Kit Be Expanded Later?

Possibly, but do not assume unused transformer nameplate wattage means any number of fixtures can simply be added.

Before expansion, recalculate:

• total connected wattage
• capacity margin
• wire-run load
• voltage drop
• connector capacity
• transformer output/tap requirements

In some cases, adding a new run or a separate transformer can make more sense than extending an existing branch.

Are Pre-Built Kits Only for DIY Installations?

No. A pre-built kit is simply a purchasing format. Homeowners and professional installers can both use a bundled system.

Whether the project is appropriate for homeowner installation depends on the property, mounting conditions, required line-voltage power source, local requirements, and the installer's experience. New or modified line-voltage electrical work should be handled by an appropriately qualified professional.

Review the Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting Installation Safety Checklist before starting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Total Light pre-built kits include everything required for every property?

No. The kits bundle the specific components listed on each product page, but property-specific mounting materials, additional wire, specialized connections, or electrical work may still be required.

Which Total Light kit is best for path lighting?

Start with the six-light Landscape Path Light Kit for a focused path project. For a larger mixed project where path lights are the dominant fixture type, compare Up Light & Path Light Combo #5.

Which kit is best for trees?

The six-fixture Up Light Kit is the simplest focused starting point. Larger properties can compare the uplight-heavy combination kits.

Which kit includes deck lights?

The Deck Light Complete Landscape Kit includes six TL-DL150-CB deck lights. The much larger Total Package also includes deck lights as one of several fixture types.

Which kit includes well lights?

The Well Light Combo series includes in-ground well lights alongside path lights and directional uplights. The Total Package also includes well-light positions.

What is the largest current Total Light pre-built kit?

The Total Package is the broadest current option, with 50 finished fixture positions across uplight, path, well, accent/wall-wash, and deck-lighting applications.

Can I change the lamp color temperature in a kit?

The kit includes the exact lamps listed on its current product page. If you want a different lamp configuration, confirm fixture compatibility and the desired system load before substituting components.

Use the Kit to Simplify Purchasing—Not Skip Planning

Total Light's pre-built kits can save time by grouping compatible system components into a defined package. The most useful way to choose one is to match the fixture mix to the property's lighting goals first, then plan the wire runs, transformer location, fixture spacing, aiming, and controls around the real installation.

Browse all Total Light Pre-Built Landscape Lighting Kits, or start with the complete low-voltage landscape-lighting planning guide before deciding which package fits the project.

Related resource: For a concise overview of how coordinated packages work before comparing individual kits, visit How Total Light Pre-Built Landscape Lighting Kits Work.