Showing posts with label under cabinet lighting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label under cabinet lighting. Show all posts

1/29/2012

American Lighting LXC1H-BS 8-Inch Hardwire Xenon Under Cabinet Light, 20 Watt, High/Low Switch, 120 Volt, Brushed Steel Review

American Lighting LXC1H-BS 8-Inch Hardwire Xenon Under Cabinet Light, 20 Watt, High/Low Switch, 120 Volt, Brushed Steel
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This light has a great price point, can be direct wired to a dimmer, and has a nice satin nickel finish. Two installation/design challenges:
1. the punch outs along the back edge for the wiring grommet conflict with the way the cover folds back into place. You may need to turn the retaining ring on the grommet to get the door to close.
2. The rocker switch that comes installed in the unit is plastic and is only held in place by little plastic friction tabs. The wiring can force the switch to pop out so keep the wiring connections at the other end of the box.
If you are installing new wiring as the kitchen is being build, be sure to leave at least 24" from the face of the wall to get to the light and into the wiring box. Also, there are small black o-ring washers for the screws of the wiring box cover which are easily overlooked.

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LXC1H-BS Finish: Brushed Steel Shown in bronzeThis is the most popular and price friendly under cabinet light of its kind. These 120-volt dimmable lights can either be directly wired into the electrical system (hardwire version) or easily installed with a plug-in power cord and linking extensions (portable version). The Xenon Under Cabinet is great for kitchens, desks and work spaces. Select from three great finishes: bronze, brushed steel and white.FEATURES | SPECIFICATIONSFEATURES: -Xenon under cabinet -Available in white, bronze or brushed steel -Bright white light ideal for countertops and workstations -Dimmable -Frosted lens allows for even light distribution -Convenient Hi/Low/Off rocker switch -Hinged lens makes lamp replacement safe and easy -Patent pending -UL/cUL listed Back to topSPECIFICATIONS: -Includes 120V Xenon light bulbs up to 8,000 hours -20 watts -Low profile, only 17/16'' high -Hardwire units have knockouts every 4'' along the back and one at each end -Overall dimensions: 1.25'' H x 8'' W x 4.75'' DInstructions Specifications Back to top

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10/20/2011

American Lighting LXC3H-WH 24-Inch Hardwire Xenon Under Cabinet Light, 60 Watt, High/Low Switch, 120 Volt, White Review

American Lighting LXC3H-WH 24-Inch Hardwire Xenon Under Cabinet Light, 60 Watt, High/Low Switch, 120 Volt, White
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These are great undercabinet lights. The quality of the Xenon light is perfect, like sunlight. Installed correctly, you get nice even task lighting that also, as a bonus, makes granite countertops look incredible. I have them on dimmers, which I highly recommend. They do get warm, however, so I would think you wouldn't want to put temperature-sensitive foods on the bottom shelf of the cabinets. If you have a separate pantry, this is a non-issue. As for pricing, these sell for much, much more in lighting stores; buying them through Amazon I think I saved almost 50%.

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LXC3H-WH Finish: White, Installation: Hardwire Shown in bronzeThis is the most popular and price friendly under cabinet light of its kind. These 120-volt dimmable lights can either be directly wired into the electrical system (hardwire version) or easily installed with a plug-in power cord and linking extensions (portable version). The Xenon Under Cabinet is great for kitchens, desks and work spaces. Select from three great finishes: bronze, brushed steel and white.FEATURES | SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES: -Xenon under cabinet -Available in white, bronze or brushed steel -Bright white light ideal for countertops and workstations -Dimmable -Frosted lens allows for even light distribution -Convenient Hi/Low/Off rocker switch -Hinged lens makes lamp replacement safe and easy -Patent Pending -UL/cUL listed Back to topSPECIFICATIONS: -Includes 120V Xenon light bulbs up to 8,000 hours -60 watts total, (3) 20 watt bulbs -Low profile, only 17/16'' high -Hardwire units have knockouts every 4'' along the back and one at each end -Link portable fixtures with 24'' extension (included) up to 720 watts -Overall dimensions: 1.25'' H x 24'' W x 4.75'' DInstructions Specifications Back to top

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8/31/2011

American Lighting ALPX40WH 12-Volt Under Cabinet Puck Lighting Kit, Xenon Bulb, 2 Pack, White Review

American Lighting ALPX40WH 12-Volt Under Cabinet Puck Lighting Kit, Xenon Bulb, 2 Pack, White
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When I first received the product and installed it, it looked great! Unfortunately it only lasted approx. three weeks. I believe it's a problem with the transformer. I only had one light hooked up, it stopped working, so I switched lights and that one doesn't work either.
I don't know how to rememdy this problem? Any suggestions...

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ALPX40WH Finish/Pack: White/2 Pack American Lighting brings you a versatile accent light that can be either recessed or surface mounted. The 12V Xenon puck lights come in three colors: white, black and chrome. These puck lights have many accessories for every application including touch pad dimmers, 12-volt power supplies (hardwire or plug-in styles) and 10-watt or 20-watt replacement bulbs, with 10,000 hours average life.FEATURES | SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES: -Xenon puck light -Available in black, chrome or white -Available in a one, two or three pack -Frosted, glare free, twist lock lens -Can be recessed or surface mounted -Build your own system using single pucks and a variety of transformer capacities -Dimmable with standard dimmers Back to topSPECIFICATIONS -One pack includes (1) 20 watt 12V Xenon bulb -Two pack includes (2) 20 watt 12V Xenon bulb -Three pack includes (3) 20 watt 12V Xenon bulb -Bulb life: 10,000 hours average -One pack requires 12V transformer (not included) -Two pack includes 60 watt transformer -Three pack includes 60 watt transformer -One pack includes 48'' 18-gauge lead wires with connector block -For recessed mounting, a 21/8'' diameter hole is requiredInstructions Back to top

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8/05/2011

American Lighting 044-12-WH Under Cabinet Puck Lighting Kit, 20-Watt Xenon Lamp, White Review

American Lighting 044-12-WH Under Cabinet Puck Lighting Kit, 20-Watt Xenon Lamp, White
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Although this product is described as an "under cabinet" fixture, it has a dual design that allows it to be used as recessed, in-cabinet lighting as well. The mounting shell can be removed, leaving a lamp housing with a flush-mount trim ring. It is then a simple matter to cut a hole and push the mount up and in.
This fixture produces a pleasing light with great color fidelity. In our application, it is mounted in a kitchen corner cabinet with glass front and glass shelves, holding wine glasses and other transparent pieces. The pair of fixtures in the cabinet provides even light. The lens has just enough of a matte finish to avoid a glare in the viewer's eyes.
In our application this fixture is connected to a dimmer, and this also works flawlessly. Note well that you need to purchase a transformer separately--this "steps down" your local line voltage to the 12 volt current needed by the fixture. A small, "hard-wire" transformer mounted in the attic above the cabinet did the trick for us. (Electrical codes may require that the transformer and any wire splices be accessible. Since the area above our cabinet is not accessible, we needed to install in this manner.) You should ensure that the transformer has enough capacity--for our pair of fixtures, it needed to supply 50 watts including a safety margin--and that it is compatible with dimmers if you want your light dimmable.
This is a high-quality product.

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7/19/2011

American Lighting LVPX80WH 120-Volt Under Cabinet Xenon Puck Lighting Kit, 4 Pack, White Review

American Lighting LVPX80WH 120-Volt Under Cabinet Xenon Puck Lighting Kit, 4 Pack, White
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I understand that these are not very expensive items, but they simply fail at an unacceptable rate. Two out of the six I purchased have now failed. What's worse is that the failure mechanism is not repairable. I took one apart to see what went wrong, after all it was not working anyway. I found that the socket that the bulb plugs into is so poorly designed, that eventually (a few months after installation) it will fail, even if you don't touch it - I mean the socket, not the bulb. This is poorly engineered garbage. Don't waste your money. If it was free, I wouldn't pay the shipping. As an aside, while they are working, the 20 watt xenon light is great for undercounter kitchen lighting, it's just the fixture - from American (made in China) Lighting - that blows.
August, 2009 update: I was sent two extras as replacements so I now own 8 units. Only two are still working. Much credit to the engineers at American Lighting for creating such a reliable failure mechanism.

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XENON 4-PUCK LIGHT KIT - Surface mount height: 1-3/8" ~ Recess mount height: 1/2"diameter: 2-5/8" ~ Twist-off lens cover for easy lamp replacement ~ Ventilation pins provide airflow ~ Link up to 10 units together ~ Includes: 6 ft. power cord with slide-on plug ~ (3) 12" extensions & (4) 20 watt Xenon bulbs ~ Blister pack

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7/07/2011

American Lighting ALPX20BK 12-Volt Under Cabinet Puck Lighting Kit, Xenon Bulb, 1 Pack, Black Review

American Lighting ALPX20BK 12-Volt Under Cabinet Puck Lighting Kit, Xenon Bulb, 1 Pack, Black
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Be aware that this item does not include a plug and requires the additional purchase of a transformer. Its somewhat ambiguous in the description, and the title states this is a kit, but is actually more like a part! Anyway it caught me off guard.

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This xenon puck light emits a strong, bright light from a small package and is ideal for illuminating cabinet shelving or kitchen countertops. The lens is frosted and glare-free. It attaches to the base via a twist-lock. Airflow is permitted between the puck and the mounting surface by ventilation pins, preventing the surface from overheating. Also included is a 32-inch black lead wire with a screw down terminal block. A 20-watt, 12-volt xenon bulb is included. A transformer is required for use. Dimmable with appropriate control matched to transformer. This product is a component of a system. Further components will be needed for a complete installation. If you know which components you need, use the "Search" box above; otherwise, click on the Support link above for further assistance. DL # 19746.

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