I am wondering what is the best method connect (2) sets of (2) lights together when the two main upper cabinets have a sink between the cabinets. I have the wall open now and am installing other electric so can I bury a 6ft extension behind the drywall...
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I have not installed these on the sink side of our kitchen yet. However, I have thought about how I am going to do it. With an existing kitchen like ours, I'm going to install 2 separate light kits under each cabinet (left & right of sink). In a new kitchen install such as you are talking about, I would definitely install per the code for your area. I don't think that the 6 ft extension cable that you can get from LIGHTWIKI is rated for inside a wall (too thin & no protection from fire & other hazards). I hope that helps you.
1813020
I combined enough 2' sections to back light 18, continuous feet above my kitchen cabinets and control from a single power source and remote controller. I've not noticed any excessive heat on the transformer from extra sections. I can't say however, if there is less lumens due to the additional load as I dim the contoller to the max for muted lighting. My advice is lay the connected sections out on the floor to test. I have LED lighting above and below my cabinets and couldn't be happier! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of this lighting. Good luck. John
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I would place them 2 feet apart. Keep in mind, since they are 110v, you may need to consult your local building codes. You most likely will be required to have an electrical box for every connection near each light. In the box you can place the small transformer (which comes with the light) and the connection wire for each light.
943672
Not enough information. I assume you want to hide the wiring, not the lighting. A lot depends on the cabinet color, wall color, and the side/front cabinet drop below the bottom shelf.
2108573
Hire an electrician. And if it's not too late to return the lights check w electrician before it's too late. I had all kinds of problems extending the lights. Ended up getting lights from Lowe's and paying electrician to wire to switch on wall
2023739
There is a chain and an electrical wire that comes with the unit. Decide on the height you prefer. Clip the chain and wire to those specifications from the top, not where it attaches into the lights. Be sure to adjust for the amount of wire needed to connect to a power source. The chain will only be needed to be cut from where it is hanging from the ceiling. Be sure to turn off the breaker switch to the area you are connecting.
1772044
Our's are mounted at the front of the cabinets which puts them over the middle of the countertops. The lip at the bottom of the cabinets then shields the lights from view. They give plenty of light for that setup, but can't say for sure how they would do from the back. I would guess they would be OK but they might be too visible. Hope that is of some use.
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Our sink is in another location, but what Colleen said seems reasonable. We had to use the extenders to line up the house plumbing in the garage to the sink plumbing. The plumber attached the sink to the wall when done.
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This is true, they connect end to end. however the signal and strength of the lighting itself deteriorates after 3 - 4 strips. I suggest separate the strips with a repeater which is supposed to boost the signal. I am not an expert by any means. just trial and error here.
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I had to install a wall socket above each cabinet/cupboard. I have 7 cabinets in groups of 1, 2, & 4. My cupboards are about 16"" below the ceiling so we have space for the wall socket with the wire in the wall. My cupboard configuration required 3 new sockets which were wired and controlled from 1 wall switch.
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I have one set of cabinets that is 60 inches long (5Ft) and I use 4 of the 8" strips to light that area and it is more than sufficient. That would indicate that the ten strips provided would easily light your 12Ft. You get 85 inches of light strips in this kit than figure approximately 2 inches between strips with the short connectors ( order enough of these) . Unless you are performing surgical procedures this should be plenty of light on high setting. You can always order them individually from this vendor should you want to expand the lighted area. That is one of the real nice things about this system...flexibility!!
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.
225481
Since these units can function separately, we split them around the kitchen where needed. Three different sections of lighting. Just install the other areas as separate. Worked well for us since on separate switches.
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There is power connection at one end and connection to next unit at other end -- if you have other end. I hooked two together and put the third one on a separate dimmer switch. They are great.
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We did not have good ones...looked at pic plus so called directions and worked it out. I had to go to the store to get some good wire so I could tie all he black and white to create just one for each as there were so many to connect...normally this is already done for you by most company's , so this is poor to leave to the consumer esp if you know nothing about electrical . If you do that give yourself enough slack as it's hard to connect if you have to hold it up close. Good luck...light is nice though and looks good
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You can make your own extensions with any light two wire cable, BUT these are DC so you have to match the polarity. One line has long black lines. Just make sure you match up the long black lines to the same wire in the extension. I liked these enough, rather than make extensions, I just ordered two more sets for the top of mu kitchen cabinets rather than the bottom for an indirect light effect.
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I would suggest possibly installing two separate strings on different switches. In the situation you're suggesting, I think you would have to have a wire showing near the window if you had a window between two sets of cabinets unless you are crafty enough to run them behind the already installed drywall just below the window. Would be pretty tough with insulation in the way.