WAC Lighting 18" Hardscape LED 12V Strip Light 7182
LED Hardscape strip lights are the ideal low profile lighting solution to graze walls, decks and patios, handrails, bench seats, fences or stone work in any landscape. Hardscape strips are available in 3in, 6in, 12in, and 18in sizes and can conveniently adapt into an existing 12V landscape lighting system. Includes a translucent diffuser that eliminates hotspots for even light projection. Mounting options include a capstone bracket, as well as aiming clips. Models with 27/30 in the part number include an integral switch to toggle between 2700K and 3000K dual CCT and have a quick release feature for ease of maintenance over time. Factory sealed and water tight with an IP66 rating for protection against high-pressure water jets and outdoor elements. Casted using a special k-alloy aluminum that is engineered to withstand the most challenging environments over time. Includes 3ft of low voltage wire. Magnetic or Electronic Power supply is required.- Hardscape strips are available in 3in, 6in, 12in, and 18in sizes and can be installed on a 12V landscape lighting system. Mounting options included: Stainless steel capstone brackets, clips and hardware. Simple two screw mounting option into handrails, bench seats, decks, steps and fences.
- Translucent diffuser eliminates worrisome hotspots for even light projection. Models with 27/30 in the part number include an integral switch to toggle between 2700K and 3000K dual CCT with a quick release feature that allows ease of replacement over time.
- Factory sealed and water tight with an IP66 rating for protection against high-pressure water jets and outdoor elements. Casted using a special k-alloy aluminum that is engineered to withstand the most challenging environments over time.
- Magnetic or Electronic 12V power supply is required. Recommended power supply WAC Landscape Lighting Stainless Steel outdoor transformer: (75W) 9075-TRN-SS, (150W) 9150-TRN-SS, (300W) 9300-TRN-SS, (600W) 9600-TRN-SS.
- High Powered LED, Input: 9-15V AC, Power: 3.1W (up to 5.1VA), Brightness: 90Lm, CRI: 90, Rated Hours: 70,000. Smooth and continuous dimming to 10% with a Magnetic Low Voltage Dimmer.
- Standards: UL & cUL 1838 and IP66 Rated for Wet Locations (See Specification Sheet for complete details).
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Product Specs
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
- Bulb Base:
- Integrated LED
- Bulbs Included:
- Yes
- Collection:
- Hardscape
- Dimmable:
- MLV
- Lumens:
- 400
- Number of Bulbs:
- 1
- Product Type:
- Hardscape Light
- Shade/Glass Description:
- Frosted Glass Lens
- Warranty:
- 10 Years Functional, 2 Years Finish
- Product Group:
- Outdoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Hardscape Lights
- Hardwired or Portable:
- Hardwired
- Avg Rated Hours:
- 50000
- Base Material:
- K-Alloy Aluminum
- Location Rating:
- Wet
- Brand Family:
- WAC Landscape
- Backplate Height:
- 0.58"
- Energy Star:
- No
- Wire Length:
- 36"
- Subcategory:
- Hardscape Lighting
- Certification:
- UL, cUL, IP66
- Glass Finish:
- Frosted Glass Lens
- Location Indoor/ Outdoor:
- Outdoor
- Reversible Mounting:
- Yes
- Shade Material:
- Glass
- Title 24 Compliant:
- Yes
- Bulb Type:
- LED
- Segment:
- Lighting
- Product Voltage:
- 12V
- Product Length:
- 18"
- Light Temperature:
- 2700K-3000K
- Product Style:
- Contemporary
- Product Height:
- 1"
- Product Category:
- Landscape Lighting
- Product Width:
- 3.13"
- Product Wattage:
- 8.5W
WAC Lighting 7182-27/30BK – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I add the WAC 7182 18-inch hardscape strip light to an existing 12V landscape lighting system?
Yes, the 7182 runs on 12V and drops into an existing low voltage landscape system. It's hardwired, with 36 inches of low voltage wire on the fixture and two Ideal direct burial nuts in the box for the splice. You do need a magnetic or electronic 12V power supply on the run; WAC's stainless steel landscape transformers cover it at 75W (9075-TRN-SS), 150W (9150-TRN-SS), 300W (9300-TRN-SS) and 600W (9600-TRN-SS).
2) How many WAC 7182 hardscape strips can I put on one 75W landscape transformer?
Size the run off VA, not watts. The 7182 draws up to 5.1VA each at 9-15V AC input, so a 75W supply carries roughly 14 fixtures at full load, a 150W around 29, a 300W around 58. Leave headroom for voltage drop on long runs. The fixture is listed at 3.1W actual LED draw.
3) Will the WAC 7182 strip light survive being buried under a capstone and hit with a pressure washer?
It's built for it. The 7182 is factory sealed and water tight to IP66, which covers high pressure water jets, and it's wet location rated for outdoor use. The housing is cast k-alloy aluminum. A stainless steel capstone bracket ships with the fixture for exactly that under-cap mounting.
4) What are the actual dimensions of the WAC 7182 hardscape light, and will it tuck under a stone cap or a handrail?
The 7182 measures 18 inches long, 3.13 inches wide and 1 inch high, with a 0.58 inch backplate height. That 1 inch profile is what lets it hide under a stone cap course, beneath a bench seat lip, or on the underside of a handrail without being seen. Mounting is two screws into the substrate, and mounting is reversible so the fixture can be oriented either way.
5) Can I switch the WAC 7182 between 2700K and 3000K, or do I have to order the color temperature I want?
No need to choose at order time. Every 7182 carries 27/30 in the part number, which means an integral switch on the fixture toggles between 2700K and 3000K dual CCT. Set it in the field to match the rest of the property. The same 27/30 models have a quick release feature so the LED module can be swapped later without pulling the whole assembly apart.
6) Should I use an 18 inch hardscape strip or a shorter one for lighting a seat wall?
Pick the length off the course you're grazing. The WAC hardscape strips come in 3, 6, 12 and 18 inch lengths; the 18 inch 7182 puts out 400 lumens and is the one for long uninterrupted runs of seat wall, bench or deck fascia where you want continuous wash with fewer fixtures and fewer splices. Short runs, returns, corners and step risers are where the 3 and 6 inch versions earn their place, since an 18 inch body simply won't fit a 12 inch riser cleanly.
7) Will the WAC 7182 hardscape light dim, and what dimmer do I need?
It dims smooth and continuous down to 10 percent, but only on a magnetic low voltage (MLV) dimmer. Put it on a standard incandescent or ELV dimmer and you'll get flicker, drop out, or no dimming at all. The MLV dimmer goes on the line side of the transformer, not between the transformer and the fixture.
8) Do I need to buy mounting hardware separately for the WAC 7182 strip light?
Everything to mount and land it is in the box: the complete fixture with replaceable LED, a stainless steel capstone bracket, a hardware pack, 36 inches of wire and two Ideal direct burial wire nuts. Aiming clips are part of the mounting options too. The only thing you supply is the 12V power supply and the run wire back to it.
9) When an LED in a hardscape strip fails, do I have to dig out the capstone to replace the whole fixture?
No. The 7182 ships with a replaceable LED module, and the 27/30 dual CCT models have a quick release that lets the module come out for service without demolishing the stone work around it. For a property manager maintaining a long run of seat wall lighting, that is the difference between a service call and a masonry job.
10) Will the WAC 7182 create hot spots or scallops along a wall?
A translucent frosted glass lens sits over the LED to even out the projection, so you get a continuous graze rather than visible dots along the stone. That matters most on smooth capstone and painted fascia, where individual diodes would otherwise read as scallops.
11) What finishes does the WAC 7182 hardscape strip light come in, and can I match existing fixtures across a property?
Four finishes: Black (7182-27/30BK), Bronze (7182-27/30BZ), Graphite (7182-27/30GH) and Sand (7182-27/30SD). Since most of the fixture hides under a cap or rail, the finish choice usually comes down to matching the stone or the rail color where the edge shows. Same four finishes run across the hardscape collection, so a property standardizing on one color can carry it through the 3, 6, 12 and 18 inch lengths.
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