Need Help With Your Lighting? Trim With Housing Options Juno 4" Low Voltage New Construction Recessed Light Housing From Juno Lighting comes this low voltage new construction recessed light housing. It features a thermally protected magnetic transformer and mounting tray. Designed for use in non-insulated areas. If installed where insulation is present, the insulation must be pulled back 3" from all sides of the housing. To be used with Juno Lighting recessed light trim. 4 1/2" ceiling cutout. Juno 4" Low Voltage Non-IC Remodel Recessed Light Housing From Juno Lighting comes this low voltage remodel recessed light housing. 4 3/8" ceiling cutout. Juno 4" Low Voltage IC New Construction Recessed Housing From Juno Lighting comes a low voltage new construction IC rated recessed light housing. The energy efficient recessed light features a double wall, non-perforated aluminum housing and includes a 50VA 12v magnetic transformer. The air loc ready recessed can may be covered with insulation.

Chance to Win $500! Used over dining area that has high, slanted ceilings. Provides beautiful, unabtrusive lighting. The black trim works well both for task lighting and regular recessed lighting. It also looks great! I have it in my office and above the island in my kitchen. Malibu LED 8401-2650-01 low voltage black flood light 50 watt equivalent Sign up for price alert Get notified when product is in stock Availability: 2 - 3 Day lead time Click here for our Voltage Drop CalculatorClick here for our Voltage Drop ChartQuality lighting can increase sales, security and property value. Enjoy our video guides and how to's here Brand new in the box, never used, last of the Malibu 2015-2016 product line. Limited stock(4) Cree XPE-HEW LED'sDrive Current - 900mAInitial Flux - 300 Lumens50 Watt EquivalentDiecast Aluminum ConstructionBlack Finish Outdoor lighting, path lighting, outdoor accent lighting Maximus SS29C-M250-BK-1 low voltage LED metal black spot light

LED Malibu 8100-9120-01 120watt outdoor transformer with digital timer and photo eye Malibu LED 8406-2104-01 cast aluminum oil rubbed bronze open globe path light Malibu LED 8409-2101-01 charcoal brown modern path light Premium outdoor LED low voltage 16 gauge wire by the footWhether you’re a contractor, building manager or homeowner, it is important to keep Class 2 compliance in mind when retrofitting or creating new construction with low voltage LED lights and systems. Used Tire Sale In TorontoThe National Electric Code (NEC) requires that low voltage power supplies and electrical wiring be Class 2 compliant. Wood Grain Floor In CarLow voltage lighting generates far less heat compared with high voltage lighting and saves money on your power bill, but there is still electricity involved. Puppies For Sale East Haven Ct

The code was created to prevent electrical fires and shock. In this article, we walk you through all of the steps necessary to make sure your project is Class 2 compliant and ready to pass inspection so you can enjoy the benefits of LED lighting and its energy savings. Inspections: Who needs them and how they work If you are creating new construction or adding major modifications, you will most likely require an inspection. New construction requires a work permit that must be obtained from a local safety or electrical inspector. Some small jobs may not require a permit but it is in your best interest to get a safety inspection to avoid any unintended problems. For example, if you re-wire a kitchen or basement without having it inspected and then try to sell the house, an inspector may ask you to tear the walls down to check the wiring. Also, if faulty wiring that wasn’t inspected starts an electrical fire, your insurance company might challenge the claim. To begin the permit process, you’ll need to present a detailed wiring diagram of your project to your local inspector.

Once a work permit is granted, the inspection consists of two visits: the ‘rough-in’ inspection and the ‘final’ inspection. The rough-in inspection consists of checking that all wiring is properly installed before any switches, fixtures, insulation and walls are added. For low-voltage installations, this is when the inspector will specifically check to see if the wiring is Class 2 compliant. Basically, the skeleton of the installation will be reviewed to see if the correct gauge wire is installed and harnessed correctly, as well as other measures. Once the rough-in inspection is passed, you can then complete the installation with insulation, walls, switches and fixtures before the final inspection. When checking low voltage LED lights and systems, the inspector will check to see if the power supplies are accessible and Class 2 compliant. They will also check to see if the fixtures are approved by a National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), such as Underwriter Laboratories (UL) or Intertek (ETL).

Once the inspector approves that the project meets professional standards, you can begin using your new circuits safely and confidently in compliance. Wondering what you can do to make sure your project gets approved? Next, we run through all the lighting project components. Class 2 Compliance Check List Power supplies convert the 120V power into low voltage 12V or 24V power.  For power supplies to be Class 2 compliant, 12V DC drivers must be 60W and under and 24V drivers must be 96W and under. Power supplies that comply with the Class 2 regulation are always marked or labeled as so. Also for NEC compliance, Class 1 circuits (up to 600V) and Class 2 circuits must be separated. To pass inspection, a junction box must be installed to encapsulate a 120V AC wire connection to a 12-24V DC power converter (driver). Junction boxes provide a safe, grounded fireproof enclosure, preventing wire nuts from coming loose and causing a short and possible electrical fire. This Lo-Pro Junction Box is one example of how to separate high and low voltage wiring within the same enclosure.

For large projects such as kitchen remodels, office upgrades or new commercial spaces, a large amount of power is often required. In this case, you have two options: You can install several 60W drivers, or you can install a high wattage multi-tap driver such as the 12V 300 Watt Class 2 Driver from Elemental LED. This driver contains 6 separate 50W outputs, and each of the 50W outputs has its own circuit breaker so in the case that one of them experiences a surge, the others will not be affected. It’s like having six drivers and junction box in one unit, and is a more affordable and easier to install solution than using several separate 60W drivers. Only one switch will control all 50W outputs, so you do not need multiple switches unless you need a section of lighting with an individual control such as a dimmer. Most electronic wiring is coated in a rubber-based insulation to insure prevention from corrosion and short-circuits. This is safe enough for indoor installations using wall outlets, for example, to power a lamp in your living room or a video game console.

But for a permanent hard-wire installation, more precautions must be made to be Class 2 compliant. Most wire you see at the hardware store isn’t rated for permanent installation and cannot be installed inside walls, under floorboards, or as a structural component of a building. For example, for an installation where you would want to hide wires behind a wall, the wires could be surrounded by insulation, creating a warmer environment. The wires could crack or melt, leading to sparks or fires. Class 2 In-Wall Rated Wire provides an extra layer of installation that is more resistant to cracking or melting, and is approved by the NEC to be installed inside walls. As we mentioned earlier, all low-voltage lighting fixtures must be certified by an NRTL to pass inspection. To verify that a product is UL or ETL listed, check the product details in the lighting company’s catalog or website. If you can’t locate the information you need, you may want to contact the manufacturer directly.

For extra precaution, you can look up the number listed on the official websites for UL and ETL to make sure the certification is authentic. The best way to search the UL Online Certifications Directory is to use the E-file number. For the ETL Directory, search using the company name or product number and name. Want to dig deeper? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides more detailed information about Class 2 compliance, who it impacts and why it is important. You can buy the latest NEC handbook through the NFPA website or even on Amazon. You may also contact your local inspector on how to best prepare your project for inspection. Now that you know how to prepare your low-voltage installation so that the LED lights, power supplies, connections and wiring are Class 2 compliant, you are ready for inspection. You can rest assured that the inspection will go smoothly and that the installation will remain safe and secure for years to come. About Elemental LED, a San Francisco Bay Area-based LED lighting company: