Reply With QuoteThe transformer is usally placed on top of the cabinets, with the moulding at the top hiding it. As for two sets of cabinet rows, two transformers on two circuits.
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Under Cabinet Lighting with Transformer
If doing Led or Xenon lighting, how exactly is the wiring done. Is a switch wired to an outlet which the transformer is plugged into? If so, where is the transformer typically placed? Then the lights are strung from the transformer I assume? What if I have a kitchen with cabinets on 2 walls but the walls are far apart and serperated by a hallway, how can I get lights from transformer under both sets of cabs? thanks
The transformer is usally placed on top of the cabinets, with the moulding at the top hiding it. As for two sets of cabinet rows, two transformers on two circuits.
why not just buy undercabinet lights with transformers built into them?
http://www.nslusa.com/xenontask.html
pretty hard to meet code with this setup.Originally Posted by brownizs
How true this is.
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My answers are based mostly on the ICC codes. Advice given is my personal opinion and every person performing work should acquire a permit from his/her jurisdiction and get the work inspected. My opinions are not directions to follow for DIYs or professionals
When have you ever known homeowners to meet code? That is why you guys have the license. As a homeowner, I try to stay within the codes as best as the situation requires, but if cannot do it, the job does not get done by myself.
See this post from another site.
This is becoming more and more true when time to reinsure a home today throughout the US
Things that are non-code compliant are being required to be brought to compliance before insurance can be bought.
I am working with a homeowner who is having problems on a house they bought two months ago and still have not gotten insurance as yet.
The bottom line is, no insurance no loan. They have already bought the home and the insurance company hired an Home Inspector thus the problems
Now if they can't get insurance they lose what they have paid down on the home which is a lot of money
YesIs a switch wired to an outlet which the transformer is plugged into?
In a logical location. Sometimes in a cabinet, closet or pantry. Occaisionally on top of the cabinets.where is the transformer typically placed?
The wiring is "strung" from the transformerThen the lights are strung from the transformer I assume?
Up and over, down and under or through the walls. Or add a second transformer.What if I have a kitchen with cabinets on 2 walls but the walls are far apart and serperated by a hallway, how can I get lights from transformer under both sets of cabs?
This is where the problem begins...
IMO, it's only a technical problem.
They make rated wire but sometimes finding it isn't easy.
I think the last batch I bought was made for speaker wire because it had red/black in the round sheath.
Will Article 411 allow this?
Of course not, just another 220/221 code misunderstanding.
Paste 411 and I'll give you my interpetation.
My book is at the office and I'm not going to make the 3 minute drive.
Thanks!!
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