I currently have old light fixtures above the kitchen cabinet connected to light switch?
I want to switch to led , maybe color changing - puck lighting but keep connected to wall switch? Is this possible? If yes, is it easy to do? Or do I need to hire someone.
It sounds like you have AC power already run up to the cabinets so that makes it very easy to switch to LED's. The next thing to determine is if your current lights are hard wired or plug into an outlet.
rope led is an interesting idea...again trying to understand if it can be connected to my current setup (hardwired to wall switch). I have cabinets going around three walls in the kitchen so skip areas but the current fixtures are all hardwired to single switch so if I can connect the rope led to the existing wiring then it would be great
One thing you could do is install an outlet on the end of your existing wire. Get a old work electrical box and an outlet and you can install the outlet in the wall. Then any above cabinet lights you buy could just plug in. Since the outlet is still controlled by the switch the lights will go on'/off with the switch.
WiFi Smart LED Strip Lights with Remote, 32.8ft RGB Color Changing, SMD 5050 LED Rope Light, Under Cabinet Strip Lighting, 12V Tape Light for Kitchen, Bedroom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TXC7YG...5KN2NVW0K81XQS
I want the default to be simple warm white but like the option of changing colors occasionally as needed for mood lighting ...that's why I picked this but not sure if this can be hardwired to the wall outlet
I have done many projects using LED strip lights and have had very good results. In fact, I am doing another kitchen tomorrow.
I have used many strips you find on amazon and they are hit or miss as far as brightness or color. (Kelvin) I have had good results with Hitlights and SuperbrightLEDs. Other places I can recommend is https://www.inspiredled.com/ and https://www.aspectled.com/ They are more expensive but their much better qualtity IMO.
Ok I think I am giving up on the color changing option and sticking to just warm white color.
I have 4 skip areas so will need 4 transformers ...I called the inspire led folks and that's what they said. I still don't quite understand bc I thought I would need to transform the current only once as it comes out from the switch.
Right now I have two bedrooms where the light switch runs half of an outlet. I’m adding ceiling fans and want the switch to work them and have the outlet be hot all the time. Would I just connect the white and blacks together and pigtail to the switch and just cap off the red traveler at both the switch and outlet?
Thanks for the help!
Ryan
I have a ceiling light I bought from ikea about 10 years ago. It is no longer available at ikea. I was changing the bulbs and one of the light ceramic insulators was damaged and fell out. Obviously it will short out of the switch is turned on. I,m trying to figure out a way to repair this. Could I just fill the hole with epoxy to insulate it?
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