monorail

[mickeyrench]

i plan on installing a monorail on a cement ceiling , my problem is connecting from transformer to monorail. if i in install a remote trans at the switched recept. i plan on using and run my low voltage wiring inside the sheet rock wall to the ceiling then my wires become exposed. i never installed this type of lighting can i put my low voltage wires inside of sheet rock ? this is a high rise building and the work will be inspected any tips ? thanks for the help

 

[Dennis Alwon]

What kind of wire are you using.
If the wire is behind the sheetrock it must be of the wiring methods in Chapter three.
I used nm cable in a residence but have also used flex cable with number 10 wire in it.
You must be very careful of voltage drop with low voltage.

 

[mickeyrench]

monorail

i 'm not sure what type of wiring yet i 'm still reseaching . it 's for 1 96" monorail with 4 mr16 50 watt bulbs, it's in a high rise building and i don't know if i can use nm type cable . as you see i'm new to low voltage wiring.
any tips are welcome.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

What distance will the transformer be to the track. You can use mc cable .

 

[mickeyrench]

monorail

we will use the switched outlet for the monorail, so i would think we will get our 120 volt from that outlet and mount trans at that location. so the distance would be about 12' from trans. to rail.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

You should be good with a piece of #12 mc cable. Where you come out of the wall you can switch to conduit to make it look better. You can put a JB in the wall and 90 out to the ceiling .

 

[LarryFine]

it 's for 1 96" monorail with 4 mr16 50 watt bulbs,

4 x 50 = 200w. 200/12 = 16.67a. #12 would be adequate for the distance, #10 would be better.

If you want to be really sure, talk to your inspector. They usually like being asked for their opinion.