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is there a section of the code for under cabinet lights ?? and if so where ? When i first used hockey pucks as far as i know zip cord in the wall was okay . When zip cord was used it was low voltage going to the hockey puck. Now i see that the pucks are 110 whats the truth here ???
 

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woody18428 said:
is there a section of the code for under cabinet lights ?? and if so where ? When i first used hockey pucks as far as i know zip cord in the wall was okay . When zip cord was used it was low voltage going to the hockey puck. Now i see that the pucks are 110 whats the truth here ???

There is no section on Under cabinet lights. You can look at art.410 or for low voltage 30 volts or less art. 411.

Zip cord is not allowed for low voltage lighting in walls. Art. 411.4 Some hockey pucks are 110 volts but many are low voltage.
 
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