What kind of under counter lighting did you use, pictures?

12 years ago

We need to decide on what type of under counter lighting we want to go with and was just wondering what others might have used. Pros/cons with them? Thanks!

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David
12 years ago
LED. Details on attached link

Here is a link that might be useful: LED UCL DIY
Marc12345
12 years ago
I choose xenon line voltage. But if budget wasn't an issue I would have gone with a high-quality dimmable LED line voltage option. In my situation dimmable and line voltage was a must so I could connect them to a master dimmer switch and that placed restrictions at my budget.

Pros: line voltage, dimmable, price, warm lighting
Cons: produce a lot of heat, not as energy efficient
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Buehl
12 years ago
We have halogen puck lights.

Pros:
Bright and easily dimmed.
The light "spreads out".

Cons:
Very warm. It's not an issue in the winter, but during this heat wave I noticed it! I wouldn't put anything that melts at a low temperature (oF) on the floor of any cabinet that has a halogen light attached to it's underside.)

This is the best picture I have right now.
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