LED under cabinet lighting install. Learn how to add LED under and above cabinet lighting running from a smart dimmer switch to your kitchen to improve its appearance, provide task lighting for your counters, and significantly improve the ambiance of your space!
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Resources:
Note: if you're not completely comfortable doing electrical work, then call an electrician!
3-Way Switches Explained: https://www.electrical101.com/3way-switches.html
Outlet and Switch Basics: https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/wiring-switches-and-outlets/
LED Strip Lighting Planning: https://www.armacostlighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RibbonFlex-Pro-White-LED-Tape-Light-instructions.pdf
Soldering LED Strip Lighting: https://www.armacostlighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Soldering-RibbonFlex.pdf
LED Wattage Requirement Chart: https://www.armacostlighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Power-requirement-chart.pdf
12V Voltage Drop Calculator: https://www.armacostlighting.com/voltage-drop-calculator/
Disclaimer: The following contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of the links, I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) that I can use to feed the platypus. And it’s always hungry.
Materials I Used:
(most products will be available at your local home improvement store)
Smart Dimmer Switch: https://amzn.to/3KVhrx4
Dimming LED Driver (12 Volt): https://amzn.to/3rA28C6
LED Strip Lights: https://amzn.to/3uNP3r0
LED Cable: https://amzn.to/3xz29tQ
LED Strip Light Track: https://amzn.to/3jKdgIu
Heat Shrink Tubing: https://amzn.to/3JLXN5j
Push in LED Strip Connectors (optional): https://amzn.to/3KRJWLW
Old Work Electrical Box: https://amzn.to/3JPzSll
Romex Cable: https://amzn.to/37waMuy
Push-In Wire Connectors: https://amzn.to/3vsLgi0
Washer Head Screws (1/2"): https://amzn.to/3KVxlY3
Cable Clamps: https://amzn.to/37plxio
Joint Compound
Tools I Used:
(in order of appearance in the video)
Ratcheting Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3E5tT95
Non-Contact Voltage Tester: https://amzn.to/3uNRjP0
Oscillating Multitool: https://amzn.to/3Oj4ZJo
Nail Puller Pliers: https://amzn.to/3uSRjNu
Laser Level: https://amzn.to/3JR9F66
Portable Drill: https://amzn.to/3qxstxH
Fishing Tape: https://amzn.to/3jKfwiW
Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/33ZcT56
Centerpunch: https://amzn.to/3gBNBPM
Scissors: https://amzn.to/3k6gjLn
Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/3GK4SBV
Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3KVoJRc
Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/33dHFKr
Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/3jUDckt
Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/340NmbO
Drywall Knife (6in): https://amzn.to/3uQbAU0
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Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/l28z42/
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Example Setup
1:06 Adding a Dimmer Switch and Electrical Wiring
5:06 LED Strip Light Connection Demo
6:44 LED Strip Lighting Install
9:27 Differences for the Other Cabinets
12:48 Additional Design Considerations
14:23 Let There Be Light - Goodbye!