What type of wiring methods is for puck lights.As Type of wire,location of trans.What brought this up is a violation on a job. In which 16/2 SPT-2 was installed in the wall to the basement to the transformer.SPT-2 typewire is not allowed in concealed wall space. What other type of cables could be used and still be small enough to connect to the puck lights.
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Puck light wiring
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luke warmwater
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Re: Puck light wiring
What county in Maryland?
Even though I'll agree it to be a violation, there is one county that I know of that will allow it.
We don't install "puck" lights, but we do install alot of low-voltage under/over cabinet lights.
We typically use 14/2, 12/2, or depending on load, even 10/2 NM in the walls with transformer(s) in basement or above cabinets(s).
Do a search on this site for "puck lights", there are numerous informative threads.
Todd
What county in Maryland?
Even though I'll agree it to be a violation, there is one county that I know of that will allow it.
We don't install "puck" lights, but we do install alot of low-voltage under/over cabinet lights.
We typically use 14/2, 12/2, or depending on load, even 10/2 NM in the walls with transformer(s) in basement or above cabinets(s).
Do a search on this site for "puck lights", there are numerous informative threads.
Todd
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Re: Puck light wiring
I posted a thread puck light transformers.The paper work says to be installed in an enclosed j box but AHJ wanted it to be vented
I posted a thread puck light transformers.The paper work says to be installed in an enclosed j box but AHJ wanted it to be vented
hurk27
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Re: Puck light wiring
The easyest way we found is to cut in a receptacle over the cabnets and wire from there. but when you have to mount the transformer in the basement then Chapter 3 method has to be used.
Just pop out of the wall into a small handy box and run spt/2 conductor from there. I noticed that you said 16awg was used, Keep in mind that these low voltage circuits can draw very high amps real quick if you don't watch your wattage.
The easyest way we found is to cut in a receptacle over the cabnets and wire from there. but when you have to mount the transformer in the basement then Chapter 3 method has to be used.
Just pop out of the wall into a small handy box and run spt/2 conductor from there. I noticed that you said 16awg was used, Keep in mind that these low voltage circuits can draw very high amps real quick if you don't watch your wattage.
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