In-Lite HUB-75 UK 12V Garden Lighting Transformer

In-Lite HUB-75 UK 12V Garden Lighting Transformer

HUB-75 UK is the straightforward transformer for an In-Lite garden lighting scheme that does not require app control. It converts the 230V supply from a suitable UK socket into the 12V low-voltage supply used by compatible In-Lite fittings, with a maximum connected lighting load of 75 VA.

The transformer is the heart of an In-Lite installation. Choosing it correctly is not just a matter of buying the largest number: the total fixture load, number of control zones, cable routes, compatible accessories and the way the garden will be used all matter.

Who this transformer is best suited to

• small and medium-sized fixed warm-white garden lighting schemes
• projects where both cable branches can operate on the same schedule
• customers who prefer physical controls to a phone app
• installations needing dusk and timed operation from the supplied sensor
• schemes where a wired MOVE detector may be added later

How the controls and lighting zones work

Both cable outputs switch together. Operation is handled with the transformer buttons, the included light sensor and its timer settings. The optional MOVE wired motion detector can be configured to trigger one or both outputs for 1, 3 or 9 minutes. This suits entrances and routes where automatic light is useful, but it does not give independent app-controlled zones.

Calculate the transformer load in VA

This transformer has a maximum connected lighting load of 75 VA and two jointly controlled cable outputs. Add the VA value of every fitting in the proposed scheme; do not add only the wattage. The VA figure allows for the real electrical load placed on the transformer and is the value In-Lite uses for system sizing.

We recommend keeping a written load schedule showing every fitting, its quantity, its individual VA and the output to which it will be connected. Leave a sensible allowance if the garden may be expanded later, but do not select a technically unsuitable transformer simply because it has more capacity.

Plan the cable outputs as real garden zones

HUB-75 has two cable outputs. Distribute the connected lights sensibly between them even though the lines switch together. Follow the current In-Lite cable-planning guidance for cable type, run length and load distribution, keep the main system cable accessible, and finish every unused end with the correct CABLE CAP.

Run the In-Lite CBL system cable where it can be reached for future changes and connect fittings with their supplied EASY-LOCKs. The cable does not need to form a closed loop. Protect the end with the correct CABLE CAP and use approved In-Lite cables and connectors rather than improvised underground joints.

Safe position and weather protection

The transformer enclosure is IP23. Mount it vertically, at least 50cm above ground, and in a covered position where it is not exposed to rain or snowfall. If a suitable indoor or sheltered position is not available, use the correctly sized HUB PROTECTOR 1. A protective cover supports correct installation but does not make a poor, flood-prone or inaccessible location acceptable.

Connect the UK mains lead only to a correctly installed suitable socket. Any new socket, fixed mains wiring or alteration to the mains supply must be completed by a competent electrician. Leave enough clear space to operate the controls, inspect the cables and remove the transformer if service is ever required.

What else is required to build the system

The transformer does not include the whole lighting circuit. You will also need genuine system cable, the chosen In-Lite lights and an EASY-LOCK for each fixture. Depending on the design, you may need CBL-EXT fixture leads, splitters, protective cable caps, motion or smart-control accessories and glare-control fittings.

Start with a simple plan of the garden. Mark the transformer, cable routes, each fitting and the features to be illuminated. Then calculate VA and cable lengths. This sequence produces a much more reliable order than choosing attractive lights first and trying to make the electrical layout fit afterwards.

Verified technical specification

• Maximum connected lighting load: 75 VA
• Output voltage: 12V low voltage
• Mains supply: 230V with UK connection
• Cable outputs: 2, jointly controlled
• Control: buttons, supplied light sensor and timer
• Motion accessory: compatible wired MOVE
• Ingress protection: IP23
• Dimensions: approximately 215 × 75mm
• Installation: vertical and at least 50cm above ground
• Position: indoors or beneath suitable precipitation cover
• Guarantee: 5 years when installed to In-Lite instructions

Which In-Lite transformer should you choose?

Choose SMART HUB-75 when you want two independently controlled app zones or compatibility with SMART and TONE fittings. Choose HUB-75 when one shared schedule, supplied light sensor and simple button control are preferable.

Browse In-Lite transformers and smart controls or contact us with a garden plan and your proposed fixture list. We can help total the VA, compare zones, check cable routes and identify the accessories needed to build a coherent system before you order.