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Backlit Address Numbers

Backlit LED address numbers
  • Dimensions / Thickness Details:
    • Total Thickness: 1.3"
    • Stainless Steel Front: 0.8"
    • Acrylic Backing: 0.5"
  • Waterproof: Yes
  • Additional Details: Default Wire Length: 25.5" (can be extended to fit installation needs upon request)

Mounting Hardware (Screws, Nuts, & Anchors)

Mounting hardware for numbers
  • Dimensions:
    • Screw Length: 1.5"
    • Screw Diameter: 5/32" (4mm)
    • Anchor Length: 1"
    • Anchor External Diameter: 1/4"
  • Waterproof: Yes

Hardwiring Transformer

Hardwiring Transformer
  • Dimensions: 5.79" x 1.42" x 0.87"
  • Waterproof: Yes

Plug-in Transformer

Plug-in Transformer
  • Dimensions: 5.79" x 1.42" x 0.87"
  • Waterproof: Yes

Landscape Lighting Converter

Landscape Lighting Converter
  • Dimensions: 2.9" x 1.6" x 0.91"
  • Waterproof: Yes

Solar Panel Power Bank

Solar panel power bank front view Solar panel power bank back view
  • Dimensions: 11.4" x 13.78"
  • Waterproof: Yes

Dusk to Dawn Sensor - Auto On/Off

Dusk to Dawn Sensor
  • Photo Eye Wire Length: 29.5"
  • Waterproof: Yes

Dimmer/Brightness Controller

Dimmer for brightness control
  • Dimensions: 3.39" x 2.44" x 1.42"
  • Waterproof: No

Timer - Auto On/Off

Timer for auto on/off functionality
  • Dimensions: 2.76" x 2.76" x 1.378"
  • Waterproof: Yes

⚠️ Important Safety Information

Three of our four power options (Plug-in Transformer, Landscape Lighting Converter, and Solar Panel Power Bank) are low-voltage 12V DC connections, fully DIY-friendly with no electrician required. If you choose the Hardwiring Transformer, it connects to your home's electrical supply: we recommend having a licensed electrician make this connection (in some places, such as Australia, the law requires it), and always follow your local electrical codes.

  • Test before you touch: turn off the breaker (or remove the fuse), then check with a voltage tester that the wires are dead.
  • Hardwiring: house power connects only to the transformer's black 3-wire INPUT cable, inside a covered electrical box. Never connect it to the white 2-wire OUTPUT cable, the sensor or the numbers, and keep the 12V wires, sensor and joins outside the box.
  • Metal electrical box: it must be grounded. If your box has no ground wire, stop and call an electrician.
  • Outdoor outlets (Plug-in Transformer): use an outlet protected by a GFCI (US/Canada) or a 30 mA RCD (UK/EU/AU), with an in-use (bubble) cover.
  • Waterproof connectors: use them for every outdoor 12V join.
  • Use the transformer supplied with your order. It is sized for your numbers.

CRITICAL: Your LED numbers are 12V DC. They must NEVER be connected directly to a 110V+ AC power source. Always use the provided 12V DC power supply (Hardwiring Transformer, Plug-in Transformer, Landscape Converter, or Solar Panel). Direct connection to AC power is extremely dangerous and will permanently destroy the LEDs.

Installation Videos

Select your power source and optional accessory below to watch the matching step-by-step installation video.

Hardwiring Transformer

Step 1: Gather Your Tools & Parts

Powering Options:

Comparison of Hardwire, Plug-in, and Solar power options.

What We Provide (Based on your purchase):

  • ✅ Backlit Address Numbers
  • ✅ Mounting Hardware
  • ✅ Paper Installation Template
  • ✅ Spacers: upon request
  • ✅ Extra wire: upon request
  • ✅ Power Source:
    • Hardwiring Transformer: A transformer to be connected directly to your home's wiring.
    • Plug-in Transformer: A transformer with a pre-attached wall plug.
    • Landscape Lighting Converter: A converter to connect your numbers to an existing 12V AC landscape lighting system.
    • Solar Panel Power Bank: An all-in-one solar-powered unit.
  • ✅ Optional Accessories: Dusk to Dawn Sensor, Dimmer, or Timer

What You'll Need:

  • ✏️ Drill with 1/4" drill bit
  • ✏️ Hammer
  • ✏️ Level
  • ✏️ Painter's Tape
  • ✏️ Exterior-Grade Epoxy or Silicone Glue

Step 2: Mount the Numbers

Mounting instructions diagram
  1. Position the Template: Use a level and painter's tape to secure the paper template on the wall.
  2. Drill Holes: Drill holes for both the mounting screws and the electrical wires at the marks on the template.
  3. Prepare the Numbers: Screw the threaded mounting rods into the back of each number.
  4. Apply Adhesive: Add a small amount of epoxy or silicone glue to the end of each rod that will go into the wall. This ensures a secure, weatherproof fit.
  5. Mount the Numbers: Remove the template and carefully guide the wires and rods into the drilled holes. Push gently until the numbers are flush against the spacers.

Step 3: Wire Your System

Find the wiring diagram below that matches your specific power source and follow it carefully.

Maximum 12V Wire Length

Keep the 12V wire run from the transformer (or landscape converter) to the numbers within these distances so at least 11.5V reaches the numbers. Distances are one way. Your transformer's watts are printed on its label.

Transformer 16 AWG wire 14 AWG wire 12 AWG wire
10W 60 ft (18 m) 95 ft (29 m) 151 ft (46 m)
20W 30 ft (9 m) 48 ft (14 m) 76 ft (23 m)
30W 20 ft (6 m) 32 ft (9.7 m) 50 ft (15 m)
40W 15 ft (4.6 m) 24 ft (7.2 m) 38 ft (11 m)
60W 10 ft (3 m) 16 ft (4.8 m) 25 ft (7.7 m)
80W 7 ft (2.3 m) 12 ft (3.6 m) 19 ft (5.8 m)

Need a longer run? Mount the transformer closer to the numbers, or use thicker wire (a lower AWG number).

Hardwiring / Plug-in Transformer

Hardwiring color guide (Hardwiring Transformer only): on the transformer's black INPUT cable, connect the brown wire to your house's Live/Hot wire, the blue wire to Neutral, and the green-yellow wire to Ground/Earth. House wire colors depend on your country and the age of your wiring:

Region Live / Hot (L) Neutral (N) Ground / Earth
US / Canada Black or red White or gray Green or bare copper
UK / EU (new) Brown Blue Green-yellow
UK (before 2006) Red Black Green-yellow or bare
Australia / NZ Red or brown Black or blue Green-yellow

Not sure which wire is which? Use a voltage tester or call an electrician. The Plug-in Transformer needs no house wiring: it simply plugs into an outlet.

Diagram 1: Hardwiring/Plug-in Transformer (Basic)

Basic wiring diagram

Diagram 2: Hardwiring/Plug-in Transformer With Dusk to Dawn Sensor

Wiring with dusk to dawn sensor

Diagram 3: Hardwiring/Plug-in Transformer With Timer

Wiring with timer

Diagram 4: Hardwiring/Plug-in Transformer With Dimmer

Wiring with dimmer

Diagram 5: Hardwiring/Plug-in Transformer With Sensor and Dimmer

Wiring with light sensor and dimmer

Diagram 6: Hardwiring/Plug-in Transformer With Timer and Dimmer

Wiring with timer and dimmer illustration

Landscape Lighting Converter

Diagram 7: Landscaping Converter (Basic)

Landscaping Converter wiring illustration

Diagram 8: Landscaping Converter With Dusk to Dawn Sensor

Landscaping Converter With Dusk to Dawn Sensor wiring illustration

Diagram 9: Landscaping Converter With Timer

Landscaping Converter With Timer wiring illustration

Diagram 10: Landscaping Converter With Dimmer

Landscaping Converter With Dimmer wiring illustration

Diagram 11: Landscaping Converter With Sensor and Dimmer

Landscaping Converter With Sensor and Dimmer wiring illustration

Diagram 12: Landscaping Converter With Timer and Dimmer

Landscaping Converter With Timer and Dimmer wiring illustration

Solar Panel Power Bank

Diagram 13: Solar Panel Power Bank

Solar panel wiring illustration

Accessory Setup & Operation

Solar Panel System Operation

  1. Connect Wires: Following Diagram 13, connect all number wires and then link them to the solar panel. Ensure the "XD" connectors are aligned and firmly pushed together.
  2. Activate: Press the red button on the battery box to turn the system on.
  3. Charge: Place the solar panel where it will receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight.

Automatic Dusk-to-Dawn Function

Your solar panel is fully automatic. It will turn the lights ON at night and OFF during the day to charge. No remote or timer is needed for this normal operation.

To test during the day, simply cover the face of the solar panel completely. The numbers should light up.

Timer Installation & Programming

Key Functions:

  • LCD Display with Lithium battery power reserve.
  • Switch between AUTO and MANUAL modes.
  • Load capacity: 10A; Temperature rating: -10°C to +40°C.

Initial Setup:

  1. Unlock Timer: Press the "C/R" button four times until the "lock" symbol on the screen disappears. The timer will auto-lock if idle for 15 seconds.
  2. Set Current Time: Press "C" to enter time-setting mode. Use H+ and M+ to adjust hours and minutes. Press "C" again to save.

Programming ON/OFF Times:

  1. Press "P" to begin programming (the display will show "1 ON").
  2. Set the first ON time using the H+ and M+ buttons.
  3. Press "P" again (the display will show "1 OFF").
  4. Set the first OFF time using the H+ and M+ buttons.
  5. Repeat for up to 20 different programs if needed.
  6. Press "C" to exit programming mode.

Dusk-to-Dawn Sensor Installation

Note: These instructions are for the standalone dusk-to-dawn sensor accessory, not the built-in sensor on the solar panel power bank.

Installation Requirements:

  • Avoid Dark Locations: Do NOT install the dusk to dawn sensor in very dark places during daytime. The sensor needs exposure to natural ambient light to function properly.
  • Distance from Light Sources: Install the sensor away from your lighted address numbers and other lamp light sources. Artificial light can interfere with the sensor's operation and cause false readings.
  • Proper Positioning: Mount the photo eye facing the open outdoor surroundings so it senses natural ambient light, where it is not exposed to direct artificial lighting at night.

Technical Specifications:

  • Activation Threshold: The sensor will turn the lights ON when ambient light falls below 30 Lux for 10 seconds.
  • Deactivation Threshold: The sensor will turn the lights OFF when ambient light rises above 150 Lux for 10 seconds.
  • Delay Function: The 10-second delay prevents rapid on/off cycling from passing clouds or temporary shadows.

How to Test Your Dusk-to-Dawn Sensor

Important: The sensor keeps your numbers OFF while its photo eye sees daylight. If you test during the day, the numbers will stay off and a voltmeter will read zero (or close to zero) at the sensor's output. This is normal and does not mean the sensor is defective.

  1. Cover the photo eye: Completely cover the photo eye (the small sensor at the end of the thin wire) with your hand or tape.
  2. Wait about 10 seconds: The numbers should turn ON.
  3. Uncover the photo eye: After about 10 seconds in daylight, the numbers should turn OFF again.

Sensor Wiring Checklist

  • 12V DC side only: The sensor goes between the transformer and the numbers (see Diagram 2 or Diagram 8). House power goes into the transformer, the transformer's 12V DC output goes into the sensor, and the sensor's output goes to the numbers. Never connect the sensor to 110V+ AC house power.
  • Input and output not swapped: The side of the sensor box marked LED + and LED − connects to the numbers. The unmarked side connects to the transformer.
  • Polarity matched: Positive to positive and negative to negative all the way through, from the transformer to the sensor and from the sensor to the numbers.
  • Protect the photo eye: The photo eye has a protective cover. If you pull its cable through a wall, pull gently and keep the cover in place, because the sensor needs it to stay weatherproof.

Solar Panel Remote (*Optional Use*)

While not needed for automatic operation, the remote offers manual controls. Press AUTO to return to the standard dusk-to-dawn mode at any time.

Solar panel remote control
  • ON/OFF: Manually turn lights on or off.
  • 3H, 5H, 8H: Set a timer to turn lights off after a set number of hours.
  • Brightness Controls: Adjust the light intensity.

Troubleshooting Guide

For Hardwired / Plug-in Systems

  • Numbers Don't Light Up? The most common issue is reversed polarity. Swap the positive and negative wires coming from the 12V DC output of your transformer.
  • Still No Light?
    • Verify the Hardwiring Transformer is correctly wired to the AC power source and is outputting 12V DC.
    • If you have accessories (dimmer, sensor, timer), remove them and connect the numbers directly to the transformer. If they work, reintroduce each accessory one by one to find the faulty component.
  • Numbers Work Without the Sensor, but Not With It? Follow "How to Test Your Dusk-to-Dawn Sensor" in the Accessory Setup section above. In daylight the sensor keeps the numbers off, so cover the photo eye completely for about 10 seconds to test it, and check the Sensor Wiring Checklist.

For Solar Panel Systems

  • 🔴 Flashing Red Light: Battery charge is low. Ensure the panel gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight.
  • 🟢 Flashing Green Light: There is a connection error between the solar panel and the numbers. To fix this:
    1. Check all wiring connections carefully for any loose or disconnected wires.
    2. Make sure the solar panel wiring plug and the numbers wiring plug are properly connected with the arrows on one side of the plug aligned together, and the XD connectors on the opposite side also aligned correctly.