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OK,I just talked to the homeowner, and she says she saw these at HD. 120v halogen puck lights.

I know puck about pucks, is anyone familar with the HD brand? I heard no more about the "recessed" part.

Russell

I still don't know why people insist on this kind of junk. Here are my thoughts on these from what I know about them.
1-Wiring that comes with pucks can not be concealed in wall. (Low voltage or 120v)
2-Pucks are not to be installed inside cabinets.
3-Recessed pucks are to be installed only where the back side of the puck is not enclosed. Such as the top of an open shelf (no door) cabinet.
With all the better options for undercabinet lighting available why use pucks.
For display cabinets I use a Juno 3" recessed can in the top of the cabinet. It is line voltage and takes up to a 60 watt par 16 flood bulb. It is priced at about 40 bucks and really lights the cabinet. If the top of the cabinet is open maybe somthing can be built to hide the can which sits about 4-5" high.

I'd tell 'em to puck off. Sorry, couldn't resist.

I don't like the 120volt pucks and refuse to install them. I have a couple of contractors that insist on using LV pucks, but i prefer using undermount fixtures. My favorite are Xenon. Not cheap, but the quality is there and will outlast any puck light. The pucks that HD and Lowes sell are very low quality and usually don't last more than a year or 2.

If I must use one of the 2 (lo-volt or 120v)sounds like the lo-volt would be best.

I was thinking of using 14-2 from the transformer for the lovolt lights,and stubbing out of the wall same as we do for fluorescents.

Thanks for the input so far guys,it's been a big help.

Russell

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..G.E. makes a very low profile, U.C. light bar that has very small,incandescent bulbs that operate at line voltage..they come with a lamp cord whip and a 2 prong plug..They come in 24" and 36",and most Home Dopey stores sell them.The bulbs are not replaceable,but it carries a 3-year warranty and at $19.95..who cares???

Page 5 of con-tech mini track is the best.1)low voltage.2)is hidden behind front lip of cabinet.3)lights can be moved and added too if needed.4)stub 14/2 romex or low volt wire through back corner of lip on cabinet.
Puck lights are 1970.....i cant belive that you guys still use them.
I love bidding on a job against contractors from the 1970's.

Bid away Johnd,but this is not my choice,it's the customers. The lights are customer furnished,and were all spec'd on a lighting schedule.

Russell

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Thats probably because the customer was not offered a choice or sold on todays better lighting fixtures.
I also love to see the 1970 grapefruit recessed can trims over a fireplace that collect dust and dirt.There are alot of other options......we are not just electricians we have to sell and know the latest ang better products and offer them to the customers."marketing 101"

In this particular situation,"selling" the customer on something was not an option.

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"Puck lights are 1970" Uh ok.