I want to change existing track lighting.
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Does CA Title 24 compliant track lighting exist? (wood ceiling)
Comments (2)Probably too late for this poster from almost a year ago, but in a similar situation, I just found current limiters that have been developed for J and H type track lighting (Juno / Halo and other compatibles). Search for "va rating integral current limiter". VA stands for Volt Amperage. The ones I found readily were Juno and Nora brands. So now you can limit the power that can be used (and that will count against you in the Title 24 calculations) and with new LED fixtures that use so few watts, you can easily have enough light even with much lower limit. (1A limiter would still give you 120W at 120V). Most LED pendants that I've seen are in the range of 3-7W each. It's still not considered "high-efficiency", (because someone could put incandescent or halogen fixtures on the track - although now limited) but can be balanced out by other high efficiency fixtures - either LED or fluorescent - that you are able to install elsewhere in the kitchen. Can't wait to tell the electrician... and can't believe I found this on my own despite all the lighting "experts" telling me it couldn't be done!...See MoreIs it fine to use track lights or better to change to recessed?
Comments (2)I like track lights in a contemporary styled kitchen. Advantages over can lights are that you can place them anywhere you like without worrying about joists, and you can change them around if you don't get the layout perfect initially. Disadvantages include keeping them clean (it's hard to remove grease from them, and spiders find them irresistible as web supports)....See MoreThe lighting I want does not seem to exist - Help!
Comments (5)Eleena, as long as you have a white ceiling, the panel lights are so thin and unobtrusive that I don't see them making much of a style statement, utilitarian or otherwise. But, if you wanted a contemporary edge, you might consider mounting the 2 x 2 panels on the diagonal....which I might do if using can lights over the sink/peninsula. If I used pendants there, then I'd probably mount the panels on the square, or use the linear panels and not do anything to draw attention to them. That's because I would want the pendants to be a focal point....See MoreHow to can I change my existing Inset Style Armoire Door hinges?
Comments (2)Here's a website which may help.answer any questions: http://www.hardwaresource.com/hinges/cabinet-hinges/entertainment-center-cabinet-hinges...See MoreCarlita Hawke
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