In-Lite Cables & Connectors

In-Lite Cables & Connectors

Build a tidy, expandable connection network for your 12V garden lighting

The cable layout is the backbone of an In-Lite system. The HUB or SMART HUB supplies the circuit, CBL system cable carries low-voltage power through the garden, and each compatible fitting connects with an EASY-LOCK. Extensions and splitters solve the final route to a fitting; they do not replace thoughtful planning of the main system cable.

Choose each cable component for the job it actually does

• CBL system cable: the main low-voltage route from the transformer through the garden. Choose the specified cable format and length for the planned installation.
• EASY-LOCK: connects a compatible light to the main system cable at the selected position.
• CBL-EXT extension: extends the lead between a fitting and the system cable where the supplied lead cannot reach conveniently.
• SPLITTER and SPLITTER TRIPLE: distribute one compatible connection to two or three fixture leads in a local group.
• CABLE CAP: protects a cut cable end or retired connection point; match STANDARD or MEDIUM to the correct cable.
• WATERLOCK: provides a purpose-designed IP68 cable repair or connection solution where specified.

Draw the route before ordering

Mark the transformer, every light, the main cable route, each branch and any point where a fitting lead needs extending. Measure real paths around beds and structures—not straight lines across the drawing—and include a practical allowance for routing and service loops. Keep all connectors accessible rather than burying them permanently beneath finished paving.

Use the product filters and Compatibility attributes to avoid mixing components intended for different cable sizes or connection jobs. If you are still designing the complete scheme, return to In-Lite Garden Lighting or choose the lights first so the cable plan reflects the final positions.

In-Lite Cable & Connector Guide

Reliable installations begin with an accurate cable plan

A lighting design can have the right transformer and excellent fittings yet still be awkward to install if the cable route was left until last. Plan routes before paving, walls or planting beds are completed, use protective sleeves where a cable crosses beneath a hard surface and record the installed path for future maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

What is In-Lite system cable used for?

It carries the low-voltage supply from the In-Lite transformer through the garden. Compatible fittings connect to it at planned locations with EASY-LOCK connectors.

What is an EASY-LOCK connector?

EASY-LOCK is the connection used to attach a compatible In-Lite light to the system cable. Follow the current instructions carefully so the connector is seated and tightened correctly.

Does every light include an EASY-LOCK?

Many 12V In-Lite fittings are supplied with one, but included items vary. Check the individual product page rather than adding spare connectors automatically.

What is the difference between system cable and an extension cord?

System cable forms the main circuit from the transformer. An extension cord lengthens the final fixture lead or a compatible control connection; it is not a substitute for the main trunk cable.

When would I use a splitter?

Use a compatible two-way or three-way splitter when several fittings need to branch from one local point. Include every connected fitting in the transformer VA calculation.

Can I join two pieces of cable with any waterproof connector?

Use the connection method specified by In-Lite for the cable type and location. WATERLOCK is available for suitable IP68 cable connection or repair work; improvised outdoor joints are not a professional substitute.

Which cable cap do I need?

CABLE CAP STANDARD and CABLE CAP MEDIUM are made for different system cable formats. Match the cap to the cable specification shown on the product page.

Can I bury In-Lite system cable?

Route the cable in accordance with In-Lite’s current instructions and protect it from spades, edging, machinery and future landscaping work. Sleeving beneath hard landscaping and an accurate route record make later work safer.

Can cable cross beneath paving?

Yes, when planned and protected appropriately. Install a suitable sleeve before the paving is laid so the cable can be routed or replaced without lifting the finished surface.

How much spare cable should I allow?

Measure the actual route, include changes in level and obstacles, then allow sensible service length at the transformer and connection points. Avoid huge hidden coils, but do not cut everything so tightly that a connector cannot be reached.

Should connectors be accessible?

Yes. An accessible connection is easier to inspect, test, move or replace. Avoid sealing routine connectors permanently beneath paving or inside inaccessible structures.

Can I mix 10/2 and 14/2 components?

Only use cable and accessories in combinations shown as compatible in the current In-Lite technical information. Cable caps and related parts are size-specific.

How do I extend a motion detector cable?

Use the compatible MOVE-EXT CORD where specified for the detector and control setup. Do not assume a lighting extension lead performs the same job.

Can I move a light after installation?

A 12V system is designed to be adaptable, but the old connection point should be made safe with the correct component and the new position must remain within the circuit and transformer plan.

What should I photograph before covering the cable?

Photograph the full cable route, branch points, sleeves, wall entries and spare ends against permanent reference points. Keep the images with the fitting and VA schedule.