Rope lighting?

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stickboy1375 said:
Yep, too many people hacking the rope light in, We can still buy cut rope light from our suppliers, but it has no UL listing anymore... some might find this a problem.
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410.6 in the 08 might be a problem
 
Rope light looks like horrible after a while. It turns black as the plastic and lamps age. Personally I think the stuff is garbage and I would not install it for a permanent application. Something like Seagull's "Ambiance" series is a far better choice.
 
peter d said:
Rope light looks like horrible after a while. It turns black as the plastic and lamps age. Personally I think the stuff is garbage and I would not install it for a permanent application.
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I think the word your searching for is cheesy
 
cheesy

cheesy

peter d said:
That works. :)
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I have installed a lot of "cheesy" looking fixtures (luminaires) , but I did not dare tell the customer that!:grin: I agree about this type of lighting not holding up well. It does not seem to hold up well to the elements. Maybe the code should cover this under "festoon" lighting??? Then we could get paid to replace it every 90 days!:grin: It looks pretty good on a party boat!;)
 
peter d said:
Something like Seagull's "Ambiance" series is a far better choice.
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http://www.seagulllighting.com/Linear-Lighting.htm
 
Aren't there also low voltage rope lights? Would that be subject to the same UL restrictions?

Steve
 
steve66 said:
Aren't there also low voltage rope lights? Would that be subject to the same UL restrictions?

Steve
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Good question Steve. I believe it is the same for Low voltage sets since the info does not specify for 120v units only. There are actually 12v and 24v rope light systems as well as the 120v.
 
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