Total Light Naples Two-Tier Path Lights: 18" vs 24" Stem

The current Total Light Naples path-light family uses the same recognizable two-tier shade in two active complete configurations: an 18-inch stem and a 24-inch stem. The main selection question is therefore not “Which Naples is brighter?” but how high the shade needs to sit above the surrounding landscape.

Both active complete fixtures are designed for compatible 12-volt low-voltage landscape-lighting systems and use a replaceable G4 bi-pin LED lamp sold separately. Choose the stem height from the planting and viewing conditions, then choose the lamp and final layout from the desired nighttime effect.

Naples Path Lights at a Glance

What Both Naples Fixtures Have in Common

• 12-volt low-voltage landscape-lighting operation
• solid-brass construction
• Classic Brass finish
• two-tier downward-facing path-light shade
• replaceable G4 bi-pin LED lamp
• lamp sold separately
• ground stake included
• ETL certification

Formal warranty terms should always be confirmed on the current Total Light Warranty page.

Why Stem Height Matters

A path-light stem positions the shade relative to groundcover, shrubs and ornamental grasses, walkway edges, grade changes, windows and seating areas, and future plant growth.

A stem that is too short can disappear into foliage as the landscape matures. A stem that is taller than necessary can make the fixture more visually prominent or place the shade in an unwanted sightline. The best height is the one that keeps the light useful while fitting the mature landscape.

18-Inch Naples — TL-PL-2TIER-18-CB

The 18-inch Naples is the more compact of the two active complete Naples configurations.

It is a natural starting point where low shrubs or groundcover need some clearance, the path-light shade should sit visibly above a planting bed, and a 24-inch fixture would add unnecessary height.

24-Inch Naples — TL-PL-2TIER-24-CB

The 24-inch Naples is the taller active complete Naples configuration.

Its additional height can be useful around ornamental grasses, maturing shrubs, layered planting beds, or areas where an 18-inch path light could become hidden by foliage.

The 24-inch stem should not be selected automatically for “more light.” The lamp, shade, layout, landscape, and delivered voltage determine the final illumination. The stem primarily changes the shade height and visual relationship to the planting.

18" vs 24": A Simple Decision Process

1. Look at mature plant height. Do not choose from today's new planting alone.
2. Keep the shade clear. The two-tier top needs room to distribute light instead of disappearing inside foliage.
3. Check normal sightlines. A taller fixture may be more visible from patios, windows, and entries.
4. Choose the lamp separately. Stem height is not a brightness control.
5. Test at night. Confirm fixture position and light pattern before finalizing the full layout.

The Two-Tier Shade Creates the Naples Look

The two-tier top gives the Naples its distinctive layered profile and helps shield the lamp from direct view while directing illumination downward toward the surrounding path or planting area.

The fixture style can coordinate with traditional, transitional, coastal, and other residential landscapes, but the design does not determine the brightness by itself. The replaceable G4 lamp remains a separate choice.

Choose the G4 Lamp Separately

Current Naples fixtures use replaceable G4 bi-pin LED lamps rather than a permanently integrated light source. That means the lamp can be selected for the desired output and color temperature and replaced later without replacing the entire fixture.

Total Light's current G4 family includes 2.5W and 3.5W lamp options with 2700K and 3000K color temperatures. Use G4 LED Landscape Lighting Bulbs: 2.5W vs 3.5W, 2700K vs 3000K for the detailed selection guide.

2700K vs 3000K for Naples Path Lights

• 2700K: warmer and slightly more golden
• 3000K: slightly cleaner and more neutral while still warm white

Choose the color temperature based on the home exterior, stone, planting, nearby architectural lighting, and the desired visual tone. See 2700K vs 3000K Landscape Lighting for more detail.

Plan Spacing From the Actual Project

Do not derive spacing from the stem height alone. Useful spacing depends on the selected G4 lamp, pathway width, planting, curves, grade changes, desired overlap, ambient light, and the actual pool of light produced by the installed fixture.

Lay out a small section first, evaluate it after dark, and adjust before committing the full run. Naples fixtures also do not need to be placed in perfectly matched pairs on both sides of a walkway; staggered placement can create a more natural rhythm when it fits the path.

Plan for Maintenance and Plant Growth

During maintenance, check whether plant growth has started blocking the shade, the fixture has shifted, mulch or soil has changed the apparent height, the selected G4 lamp still matches neighboring fixtures, and the shade remains clear of leaves and debris.

Total Light currently offers a Naples two-tier replacement top and active compatible replacement stems in 18-inch and 24-inch lengths. Confirm component compatibility before reconfiguring an existing fixture.

Brass Finish and Patina

The Naples family uses solid-brass construction with a Classic Brass finish. Outdoor brass can darken, tarnish, or develop patina over time. That weathering can become part of the fixture's appearance and should not be confused with a promise that the finish will remain unchanged indefinitely.

Use Why Choose Brass Landscape Lighting Fixtures? for maintenance and patina guidance.

Build the Complete 12-Volt System

A Naples installation also needs a compatible G4 LED lamp, a properly sized low-voltage transformer, landscape-lighting wire, and outdoor-rated connections. Timers or photocell controls can be added where appropriate.

Transformer capacity should be calculated from the connected lamp wattage, while wire gauge should be selected from the run length and load. Use How to Plan a Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting System when building the complete project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Naples stem heights are currently active?

The active complete Total Light Naples family includes 18-inch and 24-inch stem configurations.

Why choose the 18-inch Naples?

The 18-inch stem is the more compact active configuration and can work well where it keeps the shade clear of nearby low planting without adding unnecessary fixture height.

Why choose the 24-inch Naples?

The 24-inch stem can keep the shade above taller groundcover, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and mature layered planting where a shorter fixture could become hidden.

Does a taller Naples path light produce more light?

Not automatically. The stem changes the shade height. Light output depends on the compatible G4 lamp, fixture layout, shade, landscape, and system voltage.

Does the Naples include the G4 lamp?

No. The active product listings specify that the compatible G4 bi-pin LED lamp is sold separately.

Can I change the stem height later?

Total Light currently offers active compatible 18-inch and 24-inch replacement stems along with a Naples replacement top. Confirm the exact fixture and component compatibility before changing an existing assembly.

Choose the Naples Height From the Mature Landscape

The two active Naples stem heights keep the same two-tier fixture style while adapting the installation to different planting conditions. Use 18 inches where it provides the needed clearance, or 24 inches where mature planting calls for more height—then choose the G4 lamp and final layout around the nighttime effect.

Browse all Total Light path lights or compare compatible G4 lamps for the completed system.