Low Voltage Under Cabinet Lighting Transformer
Low voltage options tend to be smaller and less noticeable.
Low voltage under cabinet lighting transformer. Low-voltage lighting uses a transformer to reduce a 120 V line voltage to 12 V or 24 V. 120V12V 60W Plug-In Electronic Transformers Power Supply Spec Sheet. Some types of cabinets do not have space underneath them for a full size under cabinet light.
Find Transformer Low voltage under cabinet lighting parts accessories at Lowes today. Puck Button Lights. If youll be installing lights in a location exposed to moisture you can search for a low-voltage under-cabinet lighting transformer thats been approved for use in damp or wet locations.
In advance of installing the cabinets I ran line voltage from the switch boxes to the basement then ran low voltage to all the puck locations. 120V24V 60W Plug-In Electronic Transformer Class 2 Power Supply Spec Sheet. I used 8 low voltage puck lights under and in cabinets.
Many but not all low-voltage lamps are tungsten halogen. Examples of low-voltage lamps are AR111 MR16 MR11 PAR36 T3-14 T5 striplites etc. Transformers 80 Light Bars 68 Incandescent 59 Single Head Post Lights 43 Connectors 35.
The puck light fixtures will typically mount onto the underside of cabinets using small screws that are included with the product. I located the transformers in the basement. From a users perspective there are really no significant practical differences between low voltage and line voltage systems.
A word to the wise. I always use 183 FAS Cable 300 v rated and make them. If wires will be routed through cabinets remove any items from those cabinets.