In-Lite Cables & Connectors

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Choosing In-Lite Cable and Connectors for Your Lighting Layout

Connect the transformer to the garden, then connect each light

Think of the main cable as the route around your garden. It runs from the HUB transformer past the places where you want light. Each compatible fitting connects along that route with an EASY LOCK. You do not need a separate cable all the way back to the transformer for every lamp.

Which part does which job?

  • Main system cable: choose 14/2 or 10/2 for the planned route and HUB. For HUB 75, SMART HUB 75 and SMART HUB 150, the published maximum linear runs are 40 metres for 14/2 and 80 metres for 10/2. SMART HUB 300 uses 10/2 only, with a maximum run of 160 metres. These are limits, not a reason to ignore load or branch layout.
  • EASY LOCK: connects a suitable light to the main cable. Check whether it is already included with your fitting.
  • CC2: creates a branch in the main cable, for example where one route follows the patio and another enters a border.
  • Fixture extension lead: bridges the distance between the light and its connection to the main cable. Particularly useful for wall and ceiling lights. It is not a replacement for main system cable.
  • SPLITTER: connects compatible nearby fittings on the fixture side. It does a different job from a CC2 main cable branch.
  • Cable caps: protect the cut ends. Match the cap to the cable size; the cable does not need to form a loop back to the HUB.

Before ordering, sketch the route, measure the distances and total the VA on each output. Use the specified In lite cable and connectors, and check the selected reel or fitting for included parts. SMART TONE strip leads and motion detector extensions are model specific, so do not substitute an ordinary light extension just because the length looks right.

View our frequently asked questions below the products.

Choose the connector for its actual job

CBL carries power through the garden. EASY LOCK connects the supported light to that cable. CBL EXT CORD extends a fixture lead, while CC2 branches the main route. A fixture splitter is not a main cable connector. WATERLOCK has a specified fixture cable repair application and must not be treated as a repair for CBL main cable.

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 the specified two-way or three-way splitter to connect compatible fittings on the fixture side of the system. It does not replace a CC2 branch in the main cable. Include all connected fittings in the 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 protects compatible fixture mini-connectors and is used for the specified fixture-lead repairs; it must not be used to repair 14/2 or 10/2 main system cable. Do not improvise outdoor joints.

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.

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