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If you want to improve the aesthetics and ease of your job in the kitchen, consider remodeling. Then, in order to add to the accent lighting in your kitchen, it is time to install under-cabinet lighting. If this lighting installation appeals to you despite your lack of big remodelling plans, don't worry. Under-cabinet lighting doesn't require considerable restoration work, so it may be installed by following a few general guidelines. Let's examine it!
How Do You Put Lights Under Cabinets? It is essential while working with knives or other sharp kitchen tools. Here is a tutorial that will help you through swiftly installing under-cabinet lights on your own. Choose the Proper Fixture To start, choose the right fixture for your location. The process of choosing fixtures should take into account a number of variables, including adaptability, colour or kind of fixtures, dampness of the location, and space dimensions.
Get the necessary equipment and supplies together To start, gather all the necessary equipment and supplies for installing under-cabinet lights. Voltage tester, Cordless drill, Jigsaw, Hacksaw, Wire stripper/cutter, and Non-contact voltage tester are the tools required for installing under cabinet lighting. Moreover, a junction box, under-cabinet lights, wire nuts, remodelling switch box, 1/2" metal flex cable, 14/2 plastic-sheathed cable, cable clamps, 1-1/8" spade bit, flex connectors, fish tape, and flex connectors are needed for under-cabinet installation.
Turn off the power and adhere to safety precautions It is crucial to take care of the power board and turn off all of the power switches before beginning the procedure. To make sure that all cords are unplugged, use a voltage tester. To protect your eyes while using power tools, you should also wear safety goggles.
Prepare the cabinet and wall Choose a wall or cabinet and design the wiring process so that several holes can be covered at the conclusion of the process. Make a passageway in the plaster or drywall so the backsplash can cover it if the surface backsplash can be removed. Decide where the wires will enter and depart by evaluating each light. Where the wiring for the lights will enter the wall, create a small hole or opening. Be sure that when the light installation is finished, the gap will be filled. Moreover, allow time for wall painting and repair following the installation if you are unable to remove a backsplash.
Make a hole to place the switch box It's now time to create a hole or opening for the switch box and run wires from a power board through it. The wires have not yet been connected to the power. Run these cables from the switch box to the opening for the first light, then from the first to the second, and so on.
Set up the lighting Take up the lights, then take off the fluorescent tubing and lens. While securing the cable to a box, shield each wire from the light. To hold the light while you are working with the screws through the light or the cabinet, you will need the assistance of a third person. Be sure the screws won't pass through the interior of the cabinet as well.
Lighting Wiring In order to prevent the lights from popping inside the ballast, wire them next. White and black cables should be connected to each other as the light's leads are. To avoid tripping while installing the fixture's body, place the cables on the foot. The base of the light should be placed by giving it a small push. Put it down and rearrange the cables for easier fitting if pushing it is difficult. attach the base of the fixture.
Switch Wiring After the wires are connected, attach the switch box. A single-post switch should be used to join the white cables together and each black cable. Moreover, if the box and switch are made of metal, attach the ground wires to them. Use electrical tape to cover the switch's terminal. The holder or junction box used to transmit electricity should be turned off. In order to restore electricity, connect a black-to-black or colour cable to a white wire exclusively.
Cables must be moved inside the cabinet To swiftly finish the installation process, drill holes or other apertures in the cabinets. Place MC or BX wires inside. Decide where the cables will enter each light at the base of the cabinet using a tape measure. Because you can't slip the extra wire into the wall case, you must properly cut the cables.
Install Wires Beneath The Cabinet To install the wiring, connect the lights with string wires below the cabinet. Use cable staples to fasten the cables. Wires should be measured and cut precisely to get a flat length.
Conclusion We do install a wide range of things in your home, including under-cabinet lights to draw attention to particular places. Our fully operational group of knowledgeable and skilled electricians made all of the installation work possible. If you require installation services at your location, please visit our website, arrange an appointment with us by calling 212-348-5267, or contact us at info@lampsrepair.com.
