vino82
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- south shore, MA
I'm interested in installing some LED ribbon lighting in a single family dwelling. After reviewing my code book these are the requirements I have found I'm expected to follow:
- 411.4(A) Listed System. All parts of this system (Ribbon, power supply, wiring) is to be purchased as one kit. I can't buy Ribbon from one source and a power supply from another? Also, the listing does it have to be UL or do other listing approve (ROHS, FCC, CE...) this section also requires me to use a Class 2 power source.
- 725.133(M) One and Two Family Dwellings. Wiring rated with CL2 is acceptable. Which standard 18-2 "thermostat" wire is rated CL2. Can I use this behind walls for purposes of LED lighting?
I plan to locate the power supply either above the cabinets or in the basement (working on a kitchen). I have 3 locations where I need to mount ribbon lighting. If I understand correctly this will require me to have a power supply with 3 outputs (no parallel wiring off of 1 output). I understand the ribbon lighting has soldering connections at each cut mark. I would like to simply solder my 18-2 to each ribbon and shrink-wrap with plastic tube or hot glue. My 18-2 will be run behind the walls and come through the lip under the cabinet just like when wiring for UC lighting fixtures (14-2).
Does this sound legit to you? Anything else I should consider? Also, does anyone know of a USA LED ribbon supplier? My supply house wants too much for this stuff.
Thank you
- 411.4(A) Listed System. All parts of this system (Ribbon, power supply, wiring) is to be purchased as one kit. I can't buy Ribbon from one source and a power supply from another? Also, the listing does it have to be UL or do other listing approve (ROHS, FCC, CE...) this section also requires me to use a Class 2 power source.
- 725.133(M) One and Two Family Dwellings. Wiring rated with CL2 is acceptable. Which standard 18-2 "thermostat" wire is rated CL2. Can I use this behind walls for purposes of LED lighting?
I plan to locate the power supply either above the cabinets or in the basement (working on a kitchen). I have 3 locations where I need to mount ribbon lighting. If I understand correctly this will require me to have a power supply with 3 outputs (no parallel wiring off of 1 output). I understand the ribbon lighting has soldering connections at each cut mark. I would like to simply solder my 18-2 to each ribbon and shrink-wrap with plastic tube or hot glue. My 18-2 will be run behind the walls and come through the lip under the cabinet just like when wiring for UC lighting fixtures (14-2).
Does this sound legit to you? Anything else I should consider? Also, does anyone know of a USA LED ribbon supplier? My supply house wants too much for this stuff.
Thank you