CAST Landscape Lighting Kits: CLCK1–CLCK4 Compared
The right CAST landscape lighting kit starts with the effect you need: accents and pathways together, a dedicated walkway, or light directed down from trees. CLCK1, CLCK2, CLCK3 and CLCK4 serve those different layouts. A larger fixture count is not a substitute for the right distribution.
This guide compares manufacturer-listed package contents and explains what to check against your site. Shop CAST landscape lighting kits once you know which configuration fits. Individual product listings identify the included components; review them again when placing an order.
CAST kit comparison at a glance
| Kit | Lighting layout | Light-source design |
|---|---|---|
| CLCK1 Complete Classic | Six bullet spotlights and four Small China Hat path lights | Drop-in MR16 lamps plus path-light LED retrofit modules |
| CLCK2 Complete Compact | Six spotlights and four Mini China Hat path lights | Integrated LED fixtures |
| CLCK3 Walking Path | Six Large China Hat path lights | Path-light LED retrofit modules |
| CLCK4 Moonlighting | Six tree lights | Extra-wide drop-in MR16 LED lamps |
CLCK1 vs. CLCK2: similar layouts, different light sources
Choose between these packages by how you want to specify and service the lighting. CLCK1's spotlight lamps can be replaced independently of the fixture, while the path lights use dedicated retrofit modules. CLCK2 combines compact integrated spotlights and path lights. Integrated does not automatically mean unserviceable, but replacement procedures and components are model-specific.
Both packages can suit a mixed landscape with focal points and walking routes. First mark the targets: a trunk, column and broad planting bed may need different beams. If the supplied optics do not fit those targets, compare a custom selection of CAST spotlights and wash lights and CAST path lights. Do not buy extra brightness to compensate for an unsuitable beam.
CLCK3: a dedicated pathway-lighting package
CLCK3 concentrates the fixture budget on a repeating path-light style. It suits projects where walkway and planting-bed illumination is the main goal, rather than a mixture of tree accents and path lighting.
Six fixtures do not establish a fixed number of feet of coverage. Path width, curves, setbacks, planting and the light pattern all affect placement. Use the path-light spacing guide to plan a layout, then test the intended positions after dark before final installation. Avoid placing lights where routine edging or mower movement will strike them.
CLCK4: tree-mounted downlighting and moonlighting
CLCK4 directs light downward through the landscape. The lamp choice and mounting location determine whether the result is a broad pool of light, branch shadows or a more concentrated target. It is a different design approach from putting uplights at a tree's base.
The CCTL2C tree light is also sold individually. Explore CAST downlights and mounting accessories if you need fewer fixtures or want to expand an existing layout. Read our moonlighting guide for planning considerations. Arrange safe elevated access and an appropriate tree-mount installation; preserve access for lamp changes and later adjustment.
Compare power, cable and controls
| Package component | CLCK1 / CLCK2 / CLCK3 | CLCK4 |
|---|---|---|
| Transformer | CJT150SSMT, 150W | CJT75SSMTTC, 75VA dual-tap |
| Cable | 500 ft roll of #14/2 No-Ox wire | 500 ft roll of #14/2 No-Ox wire |
| Listed controls | CTPC photocell and CTTC plug-in time clock | CTPC photocell; transformer model differs |
| Connector quantity | Two C61335 10-packs | One C61335 10-pack |
The table is a package comparison, not an electrical design. Included cable length does not establish the permissible length of one run. Route length, load distribution, wire gauge and connections affect delivered voltage. Read our wire-gauge and voltage-drop guide and use the selected equipment's installation requirements.
What might you need beyond the kit?
Prepare a site-specific list before ordering. Check cable branches, connection count, mounting surfaces, transformer location and whether the existing electrical supply suits the installation. A complete package can still require additional materials for a particular site.
- Layout: record the targets, viewing positions and cable route lengths.
- Mounts: confirm fixture-supplied stakes or brackets and any project-specific mounting needs.
- Power: size using the actual lamp/module loads and manufacturer limits, including any intended expansion.
- Connections: match connector ratings and wire combinations to the installation.
- Service: record fixture and light-source model numbers for future replacements.
CLCK4's manufacturer package list includes CTREEH1 hardware, and CAST separately describes CTREEH1 as included with the CCTL2C fixture. Confirm the supplied quantity when planning the installation instead of assuming that a separate accessory listing means every fixture needs another kit.
When individual fixtures are the better choice
A kit is useful when its fixture mix matches the site. Individual fixtures may be preferable when you need one well light, several different beams, an unusual path layout or an expansion using an existing transformer. Compare our kits versus individual fixtures guide rather than forcing the landscape to match a package.
CAST lighting kit questions
Are all CAST kits drop-in lamp systems?
No. The Classic and Moonlighting packages include replaceable MR16 lamps, while the Compact package uses integrated LED fixtures. Path-light retrofit modules are a separate light-source format.
Does a complete kit guarantee the layout will work?
No. The package supplies specified components; the site still needs a layout, load calculation, suitable cable routing and installation checks.
Where do I find replacement components?
Use the fixture and module numbers in the package list with our CAST replacement-parts and LED upgrade guide. Browse CAST parts and accessories for the current assortment.
Compare all four CAST kits or return to CAST Lighting to build a custom system.
- Jenny Branch