Light in Crown Moulding

[ItsHot]

Because it's made up of separate groups of low-voltage bulbs in series, and each group is 18" long (in the cable mentioned, at least.)

If you make a cut anywhere except between the end of one group and the beginning of the next one, you'll lose one group of bulbs.

So you can cut rope lighting. Just in the correct places. :-?:smile:

 

[jumper]

It also does not indicate it is for use with solid conductors, you must use the white book to ensure you are in compliance with 110.3(B).

That explains it. Thank you.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

The interesting thing about this is that nm can be used for certain connectors but it must be used as it is listed. For instance, the sill lite receptacle is nothing more than a female cord cap and yet it is listed for NM. If it is mounted in the wall or a cabinet it is fine but if it is hung out loosely in a crown moulding it would be a violation. :-? So goes it..:smile:

 

[alfiesauce]

So you can cut rope lighting. Just in the correct places. :-?:smile:

Yes you can cut it in the correct places if you are a factory environment under the supervision of a UL label.
Or you don't care about violating the UL listing of the product.

 

[mthead]

Light in Crown Moulding

Sometimes I feel like the real "old maid" at the party.
The rope lites that most would like to lay in that cove-because it seems like such a beautiful answer to the customers request for some ambient cove lighting-are not listed for permanent installation 'at all'.
This is before we even get to the question of how you will feed them,secure them..etc..
So first thing you need to know is have you found a set of rope lites suitable and listed for permanent installation indoors.?
Then-is this rope lite allowed to be modified/cut to fit your needs,
Then we go to feeding it-which if you found a good answer for the first 2 questions may actually be the easiest of all your questions.
Remember-the h/owner who tells you their sister down the block did it --that would probably not be the best line of reasoning to change an inspectors mind that code,listing and manufacturers instructions shouldn't apply.
Because if those flexible ropes that are sold in all colors for Xmas are ok in a cove..well then why not those same little tree lites--
There must be a reason that this all gets tested and listed .Right?Maybe to protect ourselves from ourselves?[Hey ,did I just come up with an oxymoron or is it me?]
As I say-if you are dealing with a rope listed for installation indoors,permanently,and cut/modified than my whole line of thought here is moot?
But...,?

PS--if you've discovered this animal I would bet that all on the forum would appreciate the make and model because it would solve a lot of problems.

 

[wireguru]

PS--if you've discovered this animal I would bet that all on the forum would appreciate the make and model because it would solve a lot of problems.

yes, proper cove lighting such as Covelum. Problem is, its going to cost more than $40 to do a room with it.