How do you hide the plug? Do you install an outlet inside of a cabinet to plug the lights in to make it more discreet?
1978350
I used the outlet above the stove that supplied the microwave and I had one installed in the cabinet above the fridge. I love these lights and ease of install. Ley me know if you want pics. jjjohnson65@msn.com
1978351
Yes. If you already have undercounted lights you will already have a 110v feed to those lights. I used that feed and put an outlet just inside the cabinets.
1978352
For my application, I used the plug in the cabinet above my microwave, which is mounted above my stove. Because the power wires are quite small, I lowered my microwave a bit in order to run the power cord around it and up and over it. Then drilled a small hole to pass the power cord thru into the cabinet above. My cord is hidden. I then mounted an on/off switch under the cabinet lip. The power cord runs from the plug above the microwave to the switch, then all the lights are strung together from there and those cords are hidden under the edge of the cabinets. One switch to power all my lights mounted under the cabinets both to the left and right of the stove. For my application, I used the plug in the cabinet above my microwave, which is mounted above my stove. Because the power wires are quite small, I lowered my microwave a bit in order to run the power cord around it and up and over it. Then drilled a small hole to pass the power cord thru into the cabinet above. My cord is hidden. I then mounted an on/off switch under the cabinet lip. The power cord runs from the plug above the microwave to the switch, then all the lights are strung together from there and those cords are hidden under the edge of the cabinets. One switch to power all my... » Read More For my application, I used the plug in the cabinet above my microwave, which is mounted above my stove. Because the power wires are quite small, I lowered my microwave a bit in order to run the power cord around it and up and over it. Then drilled a small hole to pass the power cord thru into the cabinet above. My cord is hidden. I then mounted an on/off switch under the cabinet lip. The power cord runs from the plug above the microwave to the switch, then all the lights are strung together from there and those cords are hidden under the edge of the cabinets. One switch to power all my lights mounted under the cabinets both to the left and right of the stove. « Show Less
1978353
Yes, I installed an outlet inside the cabinet. It was easy for me to do because I was remodeling the kitchen and installed new cabinets. It may not be as easy for a retrofit job but it's doable.
1978354
I just plugged the power supply into the outlet above the countertop and ran the wire underneath the kitchen cabinet. The outlet is hidden by the coffee maker and not obvious. The other choice is to put an outlet in the cabinet but that is mch more work. If you can find an outlet that is more hidden that might be a choice.n the cabinet but that is much more work
1978355
My kitchen cabinets are on two separate walls. I plug one set into the spare outlet that has the microwave plugged into it which is inside the cabinet over the microwave. The other set is plugged into the outlet behind the refrigerator.
120200
unless the outdoor outlet is cover you should run a wire from inside. Getting the plug wet while it's plugged in could short out the outlet and potentially damage the lights. Hope this was helpful!
699642
The light is on the plug, even so it can easily be blocked with tape. However the light is very unobtrusive.
1115247
Yes, you can hide the wires. It's recommended that you place the wires behind the wall bracket before attaching it, although they can still be snaked through after it's on the wall. It's just that larger plugs are a big more difficult, especially once you have a number of wires already behind the bracket.
423573
The supplied plug comes out of the canopy that attaches to the wall. You could pull the plug wire back into the canopy and hard wire it to a box. Obviously the box would have to be switched somewhere in order to turn on the built-in mirror light.
2065962
You could use small flat head screws to fasten the holders, then the lights just pop into place. I did that with wooden cabinets. You Might have to pre-drill the holes. surprisingly they give off a lot of light.
987568
The lights are powered by a small transformer that converts the 120v AC to a low DC power. I had old undercabinet lights that were controlled by a wall switch. When the old cabinets and lights were removed, I installed an outlet on that line so the outlet was controlled by the wall switch. Then you simply plug the power transformer for the new lights into that new outlet (inside or above a cabinet). The one important thing to plan is how many lights you will be powering and buy the correctly sized power transformer from lightkiwi. Hope that helps.
884425
If it has a light, all you have to do is put a little bit of electrical tape over it. Been there done that...Modem, router, etc. Hate that, too! ;)
1058314
No, the outlet does not need to be visible. It will even work through walls.
2145132
There is a cord from the mounting plate that can be plugged into a wall outlet. There is an on and off switch on the front of the mounting plate. The cord will be partly hidden with the hardware included in the shipment. I bought 3 of these sconces and they are awesome. Hope this helps. Bianca
2231317
You could put duct or electric tape over the lights. You could open the case and cut the leads to the lights. If you use it in a family room/man cave put something in front of it to block the lights.
280489
You have to add lights on this item. Best way is to use battery operated lights. This eliminates the cords.
2006927
No, you don't. As a matter of fact, I didn't install the light kit in ours as it's installed in our kitchen. It includes a modification kit to remove the lights and cover the hole.
2192105
Yes but I hide cord around medicine cabinet. I didn't want to get an electrician involved. I love the mirror
235611
You should remove the existing socket cover so you have something to screw the outlets into... might be possible to remove the screw from the current outlet and screw this in, but is not designed to be used as such...
541279
I installed a hidden recepticale to plug in to under counter.I am sure a electrician could hard wire it
1908517
You could hide it behind the unit, but it all depends on your placement of the unit. Mine covered my cable outlet, but my wall plug is off to the side. Depending on your number of electronics, it could get full pretty quickly behind the unit if you place it over your wall outlet - depends on your cable management.