under-cabinet lighting
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Eileen
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We had kitchen under-cabinet lighting installed a few years ago, and have never been happy with it. We only have 3/4" space. I would prefer the lighting to operate off a wall switch instead of multiple toggle switches. Any suggestions on manufacturer or installation? Thanks a lot!
7 answers
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Do you have a light rail on the cabinet to give you a bt more depth?
Studio3v
on Feb 06, 2012
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It should be fairly simple for an electrician to add a wall switch for you if you replace the lights. There are some really efficient LED undercabinet lights that give off nice light. Here are some GE lights that fit your specs and should be a good option: http://tinyurl.com/7eh77k4 As far as an installer, a couple of good electricians spend time here on Hometalk and offer good advice: http://www.hometalk.com/member/5uefoktm5b http://www.hometalk.com/member/uzxxvighpz You might start with these guys.
3po3
on Feb 06, 2012
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I went with LED pucks....then if we forget to turn them off they do not get hot nor do they use much juice.
KMS Woodworks
on Feb 07, 2012
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An electrician should be able to help you out on this but there are definitely options out there to get all of your undercabinet lights to come on with one switch. My customers tend to go with Xenons - they are dimmable, function on a single switch, and are a little less expensive than LEDs.
The Kitchen and Bath Showroom
on Feb 08, 2012
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Thank you for everyone's input! I plan to call an electrician within the next week to get his evaluation!
Eileen
on Feb 16, 2012
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Xenon is by far the most popular choice here in Atlanta, they dont get as hot as halogen puks and not nearly as expensive as LED. Hopefully the electrician can solve your switching with little effort/cost!
Designs by BSB
on Feb 18, 2012
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I would suggest you look a Juno T12 low voltage system. Uses either a loop end lamp or a festoon type lamp, both Xenon, and give a better distribution of light. No "hot spots" that you get with puck lighting. And easy to install (sorry, I'm on an iPad and can't add a link.....but I will later today)
LandlightS
on Feb 24, 2012
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