Undercabinet lighting in the modern era

[tjbnwi]

My guess is the track is Juno Track 12.

These LED’s are a direct replacement, 12 VAC.
https://www.gordonelectricsupply.co...GGBlBQe7St666803pyLNp99Hqb9imyyBoCscUQAvD_BwE

Tom

 

[nclemmons]

This is what I used - 3 of these

https://www.armacostlighting.com/products/rigidstrip-led-light-diffuser?variant=40534140223524

And the power supply:

https://www.armacostlighting.com/collections/12v-led-drivers?sort=manual

 

[gamecock111]

I am redoing our kitchen cabinets now, and want to include something like this. I can wire in or plug, but no switch. I am ok with remote, but really would like to control mostly via automation. For example, come on at certain dim at  x time of day.

Any recommendations for this kind of control ?

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[nclemmons]

Take a look at Lutron Caseta - they offer both plugs and wall switches, small remotes or control from your phone.  Easy to program with Apple HomeKit or Google Home on your phone and their app. 

I have under counter lights connected to a wall switch that is a Lutron Caseta switch.  I think that brand of smart home controls is one of the best around for flexibility, breadth of offerings, and support.  Home Depot and Lowes carry them as does Amazon.  Home automation is a slippery slope.  I have smart switches in my kitchen or different banks, counter placed ‘Pico Remotes’ on Pedestals and wall switches.  Same with a lot of other lights in my home.  For lamps, I use their plug-in dimmer.  If you have attic access, you could use a controllable dimmer plug in the attic where you place the transformer/controller. 

A key consideration is if you want a dimmer as that brings on issues with the type of power supply you use.  You might call the folks at Amacost above and chat with them.

Lee Valley also has a line of LED light strips and transformers.  You might also call them.

LED strips are very inexpensive.  You just want to make sure that your transformer and dimmer switches are compatible.  My home had a pre-installed transformer and I wanted to control it with a Caseta wall switch.  I had to install a capacitor between the leads that I only learned about by calling Caseta tech support.  Now they work great.

 

[Cheese]

I am redoing our kitchen cabinets now, and want to include something like this. I can wire in or plug, but no switch. I am ok with remote, but really would like to control mostly via automation. For example, come on at certain dim at  x time of d
Any recommendations for this kind of control ?

It really depends upon the form factor you desire, linear strips that are visible, linear strips that are hidden behind a valence, linear strips that are routed into the bottom of cabinets so that they're virtually invisible, puck lights that protrude, puck lights that are hidden behind a valence...what design of light distribution are you looking for? 10-15 years ago your options were limited, nowadays not so much.  [smile]

Do you cook every evening and are looking to incorporate task lighting?

Do you entertain often and only need the lighting for ambiance?

Do you only need the lighting for navigating around the house when everything is shut down?

Do you rebuild automotive transmissions in the kitchen...just kidding.  [smile]

 

[gamecock111]

Thanks. I use Lutron Ra2 for portions of my house, but never got around to fully convert due to time and expense.  Their offerings for this application confuse me so I keep putting this off.

Wife needs task lighting for cooking , etc., but I also want for ambience in the evening. I think dimming is a must. But, I do not want to install a switch for this. Ok, with pico remotes.

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[BUTTER]

Might be able to get some ideas from how they address the lighting in this shelfing installation...

Cute video {though w plenty of inefficient techniques, and zero green }
Is there a specific spot in the video you suggest to look for their lighting strategy?  I tried scrolling through highlights but didn't see a bookmark.

In my shop, I use the Hafele systems almost exclusively.  They've updated their profiles and tape to be thinner and higher quality chips/CRI, and overall the system has always had robust plug&play choices for wiring.

Undercabinet strip lights: we route extrusions into an applied finish material underpanel.  (Boxes are prefinished shop ply.)

Floating shelves:  since I usually use hidden cleats dadoe'd into sides/back of shelf, I run one side dado extra deep and sink the wire lead into the space.

Adjustable shelves with their own light: Hafele also has a module that can be mortised into the edge of shelf with spring loaded contacts.  Then cabinet box gets a strip of thin metallic/conductive tape top to bottom. This lets you move shelves up or down inside the box and get power to their light modules.