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Choosing an In-Lite HUB: Capacity, Cable Outputs and Controls

Start here: power the lights and choose how you control them

The HUB is the power supply at the beginning of your garden lighting system. It connects to the mains and supplies compatible low voltage lights through the main garden cable. Choose your lights first, then add their VA ratings to find the capacity you need. VA is the figure used to size the transformer; it is not always the same as the lamp wattage.

Which HUB should I choose?

  • HUB 75: 75 VA in total, with two cable outputs controlled together. A straightforward choice if you want control at the transformer rather than through an app.
  • SMART HUB 75: the same 75 VA total capacity, with two independently controlled cable outputs and app control. Useful when the patio and the rest of the garden should switch separately.
  • SMART HUB 150: 150 VA in total, with three independently controlled outputs and a maximum of 100 VA on any one output. Choose this when the planned load exceeds 75 VA or you want three separate cable zones.
  • SMART HUB 300: 300 VA in total, with three independently controlled outputs, each limited to 130 VA. Intended for larger compatible schemes using 10/2 cable. It is not a universal upgrade: HYVE, FUSION, DB LED and LIV WALL are excluded. Check every fitting before choosing it.

If you are extending an older system, identify the existing HUB model first. We also list HUB 50 and HUB 100; their capacity and controls differ from the current 75 VA models.

How many lights? Two simple worked examples

Ten MINI SCOPE lights at 2 VA each, plus four SCOPE lights at 5.2 VA each, total 40.8 VA for 14 lights. That load fits within a 75 VA HUB, subject to the cable layout and product compatibility.

Twenty SCOPE lights total 104 VA, so they need more than a 75 VA HUB. A SMART HUB 150 could supply that example, with ten lights on each of two outputs giving 52 VA per output. These are planning examples, not fixed light limits: small marker lights and powerful uplights have very different loads. Leave room for the additions you realistically expect to make.

What else goes on the shopping list?

Add the correct main cable, cable caps and any required connections, then your light fittings. Check what is supplied with each fitting before buying extra EASY LOCK connectors. Plan a dry, sheltered transformer position and the correct model of weather protector for an outdoor installation, following its mounting instructions.

A SMART HUB gives you app control; it does not make every standard fitting dimmable or colour changing. Add compatible SMART TONE lights for colour control. SMART BRIDGE is an optional extra for internet access and supported smart home integration, not an essential part of a basic lighting installation.

View our frequently asked questions below the products.

Check total capacity, output limits and compatibility

Use the published VA rating for each selected fitting. Check the total and every output separately, then follow the strictest cable limit stated for the transformer and connected fittings. SMART HUB 300 has a different output voltage and must not be used with HYVE, FUSION, DB LED or LIV WALL.

Wired MOVE and replacement LIGHT SENSOR HUB parts are for their supported conventional HUB connections. SMART MOVE belongs to a compatible smart installation. Choose the control for the actual transformer, not merely a similar name.

In-Lite Transformer & Smart-Control Guide

Control should make the garden easier to use

Useful zones often reflect the way a garden is used: an access route, a terrace and decorative planting may need different schedules. Avoid creating zones merely because the controls allow it. A clear layout with meaningful names is easier for the owner, installer and anyone maintaining it later.

Frequently asked questions

Which In-Lite transformer do I need?

List your chosen lights and their published VA loads, then check the total, the load on each output and the controls you want. Allow for the extra lights you realistically expect to add.

How do I calculate the transformer load?

Multiply each fitting’s published VA load by the number being installed, then add every line. Use VA—not only LED watts—and keep the total within the transformer’s stated capacity.

Should I leave spare transformer capacity?

A sensible margin helps accommodate realistic future additions and avoids designing the installation at its absolute limit. It is still better to select from a proper plan than to buy a much larger transformer without reason.

What is the difference between HUB and SMART HUB?

Both supply compatible In-Lite low-voltage lighting. SMART HUB models add app-based and zoned control options; standard HUB models offer a simpler control approach. Compare the current product specifications for the exact model.

Do I need a SMART HUB to use In-Lite lights?

No. Many schemes work perfectly with a standard HUB. SMART HUB is valuable where its specific zoning, app or smart-control functions solve a real requirement.

Can one transformer run different types of light?

Yes, compatible 12V fittings can share a correctly planned system. Every fitting still contributes its VA load, and zones or cable routes should be arranged sensibly.

Can a transformer run mains-voltage In-Lite wall lights?

No. Products marked 100–230V are mains-powered and are not connected to a 12V HUB. They require a suitable mains installation by a qualified person.

What is an In-Lite lighting zone?

On a compatible SMART HUB, zones allow separate cable outputs or groups to be controlled in a useful way. A route, terrace and planting scene are typical examples.

What is SMART MOVE used for?

SMART MOVE is a wireless motion detector for the compatible smart system. It can make access lighting respond to movement without keeping every decorative light on all night.

What does SMART BRIDGE do?

SMART BRIDGE supports connection between compatible In-Lite smart products and the relevant network or smart-home environment. Check current compatibility before designing the control strategy around a particular platform.

When might I need SMART EXTENDER?

Use it where the site layout, distance or building fabric weakens the relevant wireless connection and the product is specified as the appropriate way to extend reach.

Can a transformer be hidden in a sealed box?

Do not improvise an enclosure. Install the transformer with the clearances, orientation, access and environmental protection required by its current instructions. Use the model-specific HUB protector where appropriate.

Where should the transformer be positioned?

Choose an accessible position close to the suitable mains supply and at the required height and orientation, with a practical route for the low-voltage cable. Follow the model’s installation guide.

Can I add another transformer later?

Yes, a larger garden can use more than one properly supplied and separately planned system. This may be clearer than forcing every area onto one long circuit, but each transformer needs its own load and cable schedule.

What information should I keep after installation?

Keep transformer model and capacity, zone names, cable routes, fitting quantities and VA loads, photos before backfilling, and any app or control handover notes.

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