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How many Seagull linear lights per 38-inch cabs?

14 years ago

I think I'm getting the 10W Xenon linear lights from Seagull (track lights, they're also called I think?).

I understand we have a choice of the "spot light" look vs. the more even look of lighting. I'm having a hard time determining which way I prefer. I'll probably want low-light (there will be a dimmer) most of the time but that's not to say I'll never want task lighting. My cabinets are 38" wide (well, one is 38" and the other set of cabinets on the other side of the sink is 38 1/2" wide).

Any opinions on how apart they should be, with all this in mind, or which type of look (spot light or even) is more attractive, subjective as it is?

Whether the Xenon Seagull lights or other kinds, do you have a pic you could share that shows the spot light look?

Thanks very much!

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theresse
Original Author
14 years ago
Also! While I'm at it (and haven't ordered yet)...do these lights make a buzzing/humming sound when on low by a dimmer? I read somewhere on here that someone had complaints about the sound but I don't remember what type of lighting that person had - it could have been a completely different kind.

Thanks again!
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dlr98004
14 years ago
We have the Seagull Ambience 5 watt linear lighting - they are spaced 4" apart and give a very nice even glow. We do not have them on a dimmer - but could down the road.
The 5 watt bulbs are plenty bright for task lighting.
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sombreuil_mongrel
14 years ago
I have the 10w bulbs of this line, not spots by any means. It is all really short runs, but I'll give you the layout. L-R : 27" cabinet, 16" wide angled corner, and a 24" cabinet. All this has only 8 bulbs. It works as _both_ task and ambient/mood without a dimmer. It's bright enough to work by, but the light stays concentrated on the blackish soapstone, with no glare; at night with just those lit, there's really no need to dim it.
Now, when I am working there are other light sources, esp. the twin 4" cans (35w halogens) over both sinks, and the 4 20w halogens in the vent hood. Never need the 13 ceiling cans for cooking, unless I dropped my toothpick!
Casey
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theresse
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks Diane and Casey! I just got off the phone w/ the lighting store people and I'm ordering the 10W (2 5-watts per clip, therefor warmer glow version) Xenons. I'm really into dimming (kinda psycho dimmer, really!) which is more than half the reason I'm getting under-cab lights (for ambience and very low-light) so will be getting a transformer. I found out that the buzzing sound is only an issue if you get a magnetic transformer that's maxed out, and that flickering happens (another thing I want to avoid if possible) if you get an electronic transformer that's maxed out.

I'll probably go w/ magnetic in the end, but really it depends on whether or not Rejuvenation House Parts (local company) sells single-pole push-button lights w/ dimmers for electronic or magnetic low-voltage. I'll have to go with whatever transformer would go with what they sell, if they even sell anything that would go with either of these! I REALLY wanted push-button just because the whole house has push-button and I think it adds some charm to the relatively period kitchen.

Side note: I just found out my disposal can be on a push-button plate which I'm kinda happy about. I couldn't do the air switch as most do these days, cause my faucet's wall-mounted (w/ built-in sprayer) so I was able to avoid having anything else in the counter besides the sink! :) I was kinda bummed at the thought of getting a traditional light switch for the disposal but push-button sounds a bit more fun - haha.

Thanks for reading the ramblings...
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