Undercabinet Lighting Options - Need Help!
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Need help figuring out undercabinet lights
Comments (3)If you are worried about how they are going to appear, my first question is whether or not your counter top is a dark color (like black or dark brown) and shiny. If it is, whatever you put on the bottom of the cabinets is going to reflect in the counter. It's like looking into a mirror. I would suggest that you look at various companies online before purchasing -- those that make them -- to get more information on the product. You can check out Nora Lighting, WAC Lighting, Juno Lighting, Lightolier or Halo. I have usually placed these where they will be seen the least. If your cabinets have the 1" overhang, then you can even put them on the back of the overhang or close to it. The one thing that no one seems to think about with the xenon or halogen lamps is the ease with which you need to change the bulbs while leaning over the counter. Check out the manufacturers to see which would be better for your application. Once you have narrowed it down, I would contact their technical assistance department for information on placement of their product. We can all tell you different things to do and each of us will have our own preference. My only caution is not to see what you put under the cabinets in the counter top. I have seen too many of these situations where we have been called in to do something about it when there really is nothing to do....See MoreUndercabinet Lights Needed with Can Lights?
Comments (6)Go for the undercab lights. Often, that is all I use. For sure when I am working at the counter. I also have recessed cans. They are all on dimmers. One thing I would do differently is to have more than one switch for all my undercab lights. There are times when I don't need them all on. (I have 8). My counter is L shaped and sometimes it would be sufficient to have only lights over the sink or coffee pot/toaster on. You will never regret it. Remember, the older you get the more light you need. Sigh.......See MoreHelp needed for undercabinet lighting choice
Comments (10)Ralph, Following are 2 websites for philips eW Profile PowerCore http://ledneonlight.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=650&zenid=d9051aa35a6fb8608f2e9c67d1291958 http://www.goodmart.com/products/philips-ew-profile-powercore-white-10w-3000k-19-25-in-led-under-cabinet-fixture-523-000027-49.htm?source=gsGM You need to measure out the flat part of the undersides of your cabinets and round to the nearest available sizes. For 28.5" - one 21" (19.25")+ one 11" (9.25") if you still have wiggle room to fit the connectors. Otherwise, you will have to settle for a single 21" or stagger the lights. Make cardboard or wood blanks the same length and ~ width as the various light lengths so that you can play around with the placement. Dimmer - you can get the necessary Lutron ELV dimmer from Home Depot/ Lowes or online. Your electrician should really be able to source all the necessary parts....See MoreNeed 3/4' undercabinet lighting depth! Would strip lighting work?
Comments (9)Just to let everyone know, the link for this post has changed: I think you only need to use one plug at the outlet end. You can connect up several light fixtures one-to-the-other in a straight line using the direct connector that comes with each light fixture. If you have to angle to a corner cab, or insert lights into a cavity, you can still connect the lights to each other using their flexible connector. Call Pegasus Lighting Associates and they will help you if you give them your measurements. 1-800-392-4818. Here is a link that might be useful: Pegasus micro-fluroescent undercab lights New Link: www.pegasusassociates.com/MicrofluorescentT4.jsp Here is a link that might be useful: Pegasus Associates Lighting...See Moremarthavila
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