To install low voltage track lighting, what components do I need? Transformer? Lights? Track? What else?
Question:The lighting websites don't tell me what I need and I want to hook it all into one dimmer switch. The room I have is approx 400 square feet with cathedral ceilings. I want to run the track on the beam down the middle of the ceiling and want to know what I'd need to accomplish a well light room. Thanks
Answers:
a power source and the knowledge of how to turn it off while you work with it,
a place to mount transformer.
appropriate ladder[s],
tools of trade, Wire striper [I have one that has a voltage sensor in the handle], voltage tester, lineman's pliers, screwdrivers, etc...
wire nuts [probably yellows], appropriate screws for fastening to wood beam...
a helper and a car to make the two or three trips to the big box store that most people make. Good luck and be safe.
goto www.mplighting.com and pick out one of the types of track they have there. then click on sales and click on local representative. call them and they will provide you with a quote. as far as dimming you will need to use a low voltage
dimmer. make sure you get one that matches the type of transformer you use.(magnetic or electronic). Lutron is a good choice www.lutron.com
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