The System
Long runs, brighter output, and cleaner colour scenes
24V Premium
This is why professional installers and homeowners keep choosing 24V for permanent outdoor lights, soffit lighting, and long roofline runs. For a quick comparison, see our FAQ on 24V vs 12V vs 48V.
24V Premium
Puck LED Gen 3 is built for permanent Christmas lighting, soffit lighting, outdoor track lighting, and architectural exterior lighting in one app-controlled system that still feels premium long after the holidays.
Traditional strings mean ladders, clips, storage, and surprise outages. A Gen 3 install happens once, then performs 365 nights a year, from elegant holiday scenes to quiet architectural white to bold colour chasing when you want the house to feel alive.
The big win is consistency. 24V keeps long eaves, gables, and roofline runs looking bright and colour accurate instead of fading out toward the far end.
Brighter output on long roofline runs
Cleaner flashing colours and better saturation
Less visible fade at the far end of the line
Lower stress on wiring and connected hardware
12V vs 24V
Same roofline footprint (about 250 to 350 ft). Budget 12V quotes often land near 70% of a 24V Premium install, but you typically trade away output consistency and long-run stability.
| System | Typical installed range | Upfront vs 24V | What you feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V Premium (IP68) | $4,500 to $6,500 | 100% | Brighter, longer runs, more stable output |
| 12V budget competitor | $2,100 to $3,150 | ~70% | Lower upfront cost, higher dim and failure risk |
Brightness (illustrative)
Higher bar means more usable output on the same layout.
24V Premium
~90%
12V budget
~50%
Est. annual electrical cost
Illustrative Alberta rates; LEDs stay efficient either way.
12V budget baseline
~$50/yr
24V Premium
~$55/yr
24V can run slightly higher on paper while delivering much stronger light.
24V benefits
This is why professional installers and homeowners keep choosing 24V for permanent outdoor lights, soffit lighting, and long roofline runs.
In a 12V layout, lights farther from the transformer can fade, lose punch, and show weaker colour. At 24V, current is lower for the same power output, so long runs hold brightness much more evenly from the first puck to the last.
More available wattage per puck means stronger output, richer colour saturation, and less energy lost as heat in the wire.
Lower current means installers do not need oversized cable just to carry full power, which helps keep routing cleaner through tight spaces.
Less current means less heat buildup in the cable path and connected components, which supports better long term reliability.
24V keeps the performance gains of a higher voltage system while staying practical for residential permanent lighting installs.
Bottom line: 12V can work for short, simple runs. For permanent outdoor lights, track lighting, soffit lighting, and permanent Christmas lighting on real homes, 24V gives you a brighter, more even, and more reliable result with fewer headaches over the life of the system.
Gen 3 engineering
Gen 3 is not just another revision number. It is a more refined outdoor lighting platform, engineered to be brighter, cleaner, and more dependable in the field.
The practical sweet spot for brightness, efficiency, and long cable runs with far less sag at the far end than typical 12V layouts.
Premium conductivity inside every control panel for snappier response and more consistent drive to the pucks.
Spikes get absorbed at each module, not only at the motherboard, so failures stay local and easier to service.
Submersible-grade sealing against spray and melt, plus electrical safety that is listed for the full system, not a random bundle of parts.
A broader, cleaner cone gives smoother facade wash and better downward throw without weak hot spots.
Tuned spacing keeps reds, greens, and blues crisp when scenes flash and chase instead of washing into muddy tones.
Use cases
Permanent Christmas lights with vivid colour changing looks from late fall through New Year.
Soffit lights and outdoor track lighting that trace rooflines with a modern architectural line.
Exterior house lights for security, ambiance, and curb appeal every night of the year.
Patios, eaves, garages, and select commercial facades where you want one system, not seasonal clutter.
Brighter and more efficient than temporary holiday strings or bargain permanent kits. No tangled extension cords. No annual bulb roulette. Just crisp, maintenance-friendly light you dial in from your phone.
Ready to upgrade? Puck LED Gen 3 is the stronger, smarter, more beautiful choice for permanent Christmas lights, soffit lighting, and architectural exterior lighting.
Support
Five common GOULY LED Lighting System questions below. For app, install, billing, and the full list, use the FAQ page.
Open full FAQ pageGOULY LED Lighting was founded in 2011 and has proudly delivered excellence for 15 years. While the majority of our competitors have been in business for less than a decade, our depth of experience sets us apart.
Read moreDepending on the complexity of the project, our team will quote a fair market rate. We charge by the project rather than linear footage for fair pricing. to find out your cost.
Read moreWe install GOULY Outdoor Lighting Systems built on Gen 3 Lighting, the current generation platform for permanent outdoor LEDs and the GOULY app.
Read moreGen 3 Lighting is GOULY's current generation permanent outdoor LED platform: the tracks, LEDs, and control system we install. It works with the GOULY app for patterns, colours, schedules, and zones.
Read moreYes, the lighting system is waterproof and rated IP68 to ensure there are no issues if the system ever comes in contact with water.
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