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| hardwire IKEA Rationell LED under cabinet lighting?
I have 5 separate upper cabinets that I want to install these UCL under my uppers, putting all the wiring INSIDE the upper cabinet (to hide it all).
Do I strip the IKEA Ansluta power cord (from the plug) and wire the Ansluta to my wall wires? Anyone have pictures of how they use them/install?
I alreay bought these Rationell LEDs and power supply cords.
RATIONELL LED countertop light - white, 16 " - IKEA
ANSLUTA Power supply cord - IKEA
thank you very much for any help,
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| You could strip the power cord, but that is frowned upon. LED strips are very different from vendor to vendor - different components and construction which could translate into higher output, dimmable, low voltage vs regular 120V AC, lower height / profile, ... |
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| Thank you very much for your input. But can you please help elaborate? Why is stripping the power cord frowned upon? Will it start fires or something? I am not looking for much: So if you were me, what would you do? 2. get other LED strips (such as the InspiredLED strips), and keep it hardwired? http://inspiredled.com/products/flexible-led-strips/ultra-bright-flexi ble-LED-strip-lights So very confused. Week 8 into this reno. thank you very much for any help, |
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| The power cords are not rated for in-wall use. The inspiredled system is a low voltage setup. I would go with a direct wire solution like the Philips eW profile which is dimmable and very well conceived. |
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