I read "no power cord or switch",is it easy to wire a cord into it? I'll be using a outlet type light switch. Thanks for your time....
216284
Yes...I'm no electrician. It took me little ove a hour to set up & wire it. Works like a charm.
2232105
We used an outlet/light switch that was already installed. Remember, you have to purchase the power cord separately. I then purchased a push button switch that I installed in a pre-drilled hole in the granite. My electrician took care of it in a snap.
1545583
Mine didn't come with cords. I used armored cable and a clamp to wire to a switch. Works perfect.
1139771
Thanks, Stan! Yeah, I've since checked w/ my local building dept. and it's definitely a no-no to run any AC power cord inside of a wall in any size, shape or form. Period. Will try adding a receptacle behind the TV because I loathe any kind of visible conduit, however discreet it might look. Hopefully, one of the two existing receptacles in the area are the last on a line. Otherwise, I think I'd have to bring an electrician into the picture. [Groan!]
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The question as posed implies cutting off the power supply plug and hard wiring the wire into a conventional light switch which would be a no no because the plug-in power supply in this package contains a transformer to reduce the voltage to 12 Volts. This really isn't the right package if one wants to control the lights from a dedicated wall switch. I would suggest the customer go direct to InspiredLED.com. I can't overstate how easy it is to deal with people on line. They'll fix you up in no time once they have an idea what your wishes are. Send them dimensions and ideally a photo(s) of where you want lights and they will return it with a worked up layout, parts list and costing.
412262
There are two options for this product: With or without power cord. If you install the cord yourself, you can save some money. It's not difficult.
1299367
Are you kidding?IF IT IS CORDED,PLUG IT IN!!!If it doesn't come on,Try the reset button!!!If it still doesn't come on then there is no power at the outlet!
1765415
The unit I ordered and received specifically did not have a power cord. I purchased grounded 12-gauge cable from a local store, cut to length, and wired it. It was fairly simple. Just remember to use a proper gauge of cord that is appropriate to the length needed--to limit resistance and possible overheating/fire. The only other wiring needed was the connection of the thermostat cable that came with my unit.
164291
you can use a remote plug adapter and stick the on/off switch any where you want, if back problems is a concern. I got mine real cheap after X-Mas, but they can be brought at any box store or amazon. Just plug your lamp into the adapter, plug the adapter into the wall mount your remote switch next the lamp or where ever. Hope this helps
832972
I cut mine and wired into a switch. You will get tired of pulling cord out of outlet. One option is an extension cord with foot pedal actuator. 3ft if I remember correctly.
1986364
I ordered 3 of the lights. Each light came with a 3 foot cord (light to outlet), an 8 inch cord to connect one light to another (if you are putting several in a row), and a 6 inch cord to hardwire it. Also 2 mounting brackets to attach the light to the ceiling.So, yes, you can connect this directly to an outlet without wiring.
729206
Hi, No you wire it into your wall outlet and turn it on with a wall switch. Hope that helps.
1175830
When you pull the plug, you then have an unruly cord flopping around, it has nothing to do with laziness. Using your way of thinking, why have light switches when you can just screw/unscrew the bulb. Matter of fact. Nothing needs a switch, we can just use the plugs on everything.
244735
At the end. You plug the end with the outlet into the wall outlet then plug your lamp or whatever into the extended outlet. The other end off the cord is the switch. Hope this makes sense. Hard to explain.
2152193
Do it on the low-voltage side of the power supply... i.e. on the LED strip side, not the AC power cord side. Wire the switch in series, meaning pick one of the 2 wires, cut it, strip off a little insulation on both ends resulting (about 0.5 inch), and connect the switch (could solder, or use twist-on caps). If you want the lights to turn on when the magnet is removed, then use a normally-closed switch... if opposite then use a normally-open.
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I also used it as a swag. I believe the chain is about 10 feet long, but I may have added some. I don't remember the details about the power cord, or even if it had one. I had to add a cord, because I wanted a little more length to reach the chosen socket and there was no switch. I added an external ground wire, twisted around the cord through the chain. I believe the fixture was originally only for two-wire. I did everything myself, but my memory isn't the best. I'm 77 years old. If I can make it work, you probably can too. We like the end result.
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If you want to switch the power, I would wire in a switched outlet. Then you can plug it into that. You can cut the plug off and hard wire it into a junction box. Though that cord is not rated for in wall use. As mentioned, the thermal switch is a nice set up.