12 volt under cabinet puck light wiring method

[Greg1707]

I will be installing these puck lights.

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Class 2 wiring is needed. I will be installing five of these in a run of cabinets. How long are the leads provided? If they are not long enough where do I splice them. Are the wires allowed to be run behind the wall? If so what kind of wire do I use to rough in the wiring?

 

[kwired]

did you read through art 411?

this does say it can be powered by battery in boats/RV's, but I'd say in those instances the battery exceeds limitations on class 2 power supply requirements, though you likely are using a power supply that has class 2 output.

Class 2 source still needs
CL2 cable if run inside walls, floors, ceilings. If not class 2 source it needs to be a chapter 3 wiring method.

 

[LarryFine]

How long are the leads provided?

You'll have to tell us that.

If they are not long enough where do I splice them.

With only 12v, anywhere.

Are the wires allowed to be run behind the wall?

Not the typical lamp cord.

If so what kind of wire do I use to rough in the wiring?

I usually use jacketed, in-wall speaker wire.


I suggest using a small plastic channel along the front or rear lip of the cabinet and making your splices within the channel.

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