Dudde, I'm placing new tiles on the same walls which the originals came off, can you give me any advice on what to do with the bumps that were left on the wall when I removed the old tile???
@Taxminia0311 Couple of options: 1. just trowel thinset over the top and don't worry about it, tile > 4" should be fine. 2. make a mess and sand it with a reciprocalsander and 60 grit sand paper. 3. replace the drywall
Nice video and kitchen, I take it that if you moved and had to do it all over again today, you would still use Xenon over LED, correct? If the cost was the same, would you still use the Xenon?
nice video, good job. My only concern would be the running of the cable in the wall without any mechanical protection, eg metal plating to protect against drilling through the wires. But a very professional look, excellent. Its a better job than i've seen some leckies do in the uk. Cheers
@motleypixel ah ok. any recommendation for LED lighting or would that be considerably more expensive for the same 30' run? My kitchen is about the same.
@cybertron2600 Sorry no I don't have and recommendations. I would wager a considerable cost increase and somewhat different setup...with LED light I would assume it would need a good lens to diffuse the light.
Roy, I need a favor. Can you measure the overall height of one of your Xenon lamp holders when mounted on the stabilizer track? IThe recessed space under my cabinets is only about 3/4". I'm hoping that I won't have to add any additional trim to hide the lights. Thanks - Kelly
A 50% failure rate seems to be pretty high unless you have them on almost all of the time. Do you think that's normal or could it have something to do with the dimmer? Also, how should I wire the dimmer and transformer into the house AC? I'm not quite clear on that. Thanks - Kelly
@idealynx@idealynx Oh boy, I can't remember the wire makeup on the dimmer but it's not hard. I would suggest you bring the dimmer and x-former to an electrical supply store and ask...make sure you absolutely know how before trying. I mocked it up and thought I talked about it some in the video. The 50% failure rate is give or take 10%...it's relative to how much you have them on...we use them ALL the time as our normal ambient lighting in our kitchen offers zero task lighting.
Hey Roy, I just ordered all of the components you used so I can do my kitchen. How far did you end up spacing the bulbs apart? Also, where are you using the stabilizer clips? And finally, have you had any issues with your setup? Thanks for your help - Kelly
@idealynx Roughly 12in on center. The stabilizer clips are just the c-shaped wire holders and I believe I only used them on the bitter end of each run. Let's see...1 year and of the 15 or so lamps about 1/2 have had to be replaced. You can buy just the bulb and use the same housing. Only issue so far is once in awhile a light will go out not because it's burned out but because it looses it's connection/seat due the the upper cabinet door slamming and making it loose. Sorry out of chars.
Hey Roy, nice job. I'm considering installing undercabinet lighting as well. Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to go with Xenon bulbs instead of LED? Also, I noticed you didn't use a Kichler electronic transformer. Did you have a reason for that?
Also, where did you purchase the tile from? Did you rent a tile cutter or tile saw for the diagonal cuts? On a scale of 1 to 10 how hard was the install. Thanks in advance for answering my questions. - Kelly
Thanks for the compliment. I'm not sure if they had LED versions. I prefer Xenon over any other light technology (low on the power scale, of course not as low as LED, and nice warm color). I didn't want to use any (Kichler or other) brand MAGNETIC x-former because of size and possible humming noise. Electronic offers smaller package with zero noise.
Actually, I've been looking into LEDs and they're all over the board. The companies that are selling that technology are either geeks that have modified their products to work for undercabinet lighting or name brand companies are starting to dabble in this technology and are charging outrageous prices. I'll probably stick with Xenon. Thanks for the reply.
NP, I can tell you that LED's generally don't seem bright, unless you look at them directly, i.e. right into the top. The moment you move perpendicular to the LED lens the luminance drops considerably. I noticed this when looking at some LED xmas lights this past xmas. Good luck!
Well we have a stack of them left and not a one has a marking on them and the boxes they came in with details are all gone. Sorry, all I can share with you is that we went to several tile places looking for tumbled travertine 6X6 and took samples home and this was the one we selected. Thanks for you interest and good luck with your project.
Dudde, I'm placing new tiles on the same walls which the originals came off, can you give me any advice on what to do with the bumps that were left on the wall when I removed the old tile???
Taxminia0311 3 months ago
@Taxminia0311 Couple of options: 1. just trowel thinset over the top and don't worry about it, tile > 4" should be fine. 2. make a mess and sand it with a reciprocalsander and 60 grit sand paper. 3. replace the drywall
motleypixel 3 months ago
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LightingShowroom 7 months ago
Nice video and kitchen, I take it that if you moved and had to do it all over again today, you would still use Xenon over LED, correct? If the cost was the same, would you still use the Xenon?
MikesHDVideos 9 months ago
nice video, good job. My only concern would be the running of the cable in the wall without any mechanical protection, eg metal plating to protect against drilling through the wires. But a very professional look, excellent. Its a better job than i've seen some leckies do in the uk. Cheers
sptrotter67 1 year ago
@sptrotter67 true, at least it's low voltage and independent from the house 120VAC CKT.
motleypixel 1 year ago
@sptrotter67 True, but at least it's low volts and it's behind stone tile.
motleypixel 4 months ago
@motleypixel I guess at that point ccfl would be cheaper
cybertron2600 1 year ago
So is this LED lighting or do these bulbs give off heat?
cybertron2600 1 year ago
@cybertron2600 Not LED...they are each 10 watt festoon (frosted)...very pleasing color temperature and they do give off heat.
motleypixel 1 year ago
@motleypixel ah ok. any recommendation for LED lighting or would that be considerably more expensive for the same 30' run? My kitchen is about the same.
cybertron2600 1 year ago
@cybertron2600 Sorry no I don't have and recommendations. I would wager a considerable cost increase and somewhat different setup...with LED light I would assume it would need a good lens to diffuse the light.
motleypixel 1 year ago
The best parts of this video are. 0:58 2:24 5:20 7:51 8:43 8:54 & 9:20
bmedeiros678 1 year ago
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bmedeiros678 1 year ago
Thanks for the info!
rotab77 1 year ago
Roy,
Can you provide the model and brand of transformer that you are using?
Kichler has a number of electronic models available, all look much larger than the one in your video...
thanks
rotab77 1 year ago
@rotab77 Sure, I'll have to look when I get home.
motleypixel 1 year ago
@rotab77 Lightech LET 303-12 300W 11.5V 25A
motleypixel 1 year ago
@rotab77 LOL, just watched my video...I mentioned the model at 2:28 in the video.
motleypixel 1 year ago
Really informative video. Not to mention beautiful job on that kitchen!
I just moved to a new house and I think I'm going to install this.
mitchb2 1 year ago
Roy, I need a favor. Can you measure the overall height of one of your Xenon lamp holders when mounted on the stabilizer track? IThe recessed space under my cabinets is only about 3/4". I'm hoping that I won't have to add any additional trim to hide the lights. Thanks - Kelly
idealynx 1 year ago
Thanks Roy. I figured it out.
idealynx 1 year ago
Thanks Roy. I figured it out.
idealynx 1 year ago
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idealynx 1 year ago
A 50% failure rate seems to be pretty high unless you have them on almost all of the time. Do you think that's normal or could it have something to do with the dimmer? Also, how should I wire the dimmer and transformer into the house AC? I'm not quite clear on that. Thanks - Kelly
idealynx 1 year ago
@idealynx @idealynx Oh boy, I can't remember the wire makeup on the dimmer but it's not hard. I would suggest you bring the dimmer and x-former to an electrical supply store and ask...make sure you absolutely know how before trying. I mocked it up and thought I talked about it some in the video. The 50% failure rate is give or take 10%...it's relative to how much you have them on...we use them ALL the time as our normal ambient lighting in our kitchen offers zero task lighting.
motleypixel 1 year ago
Hey Roy, I just ordered all of the components you used so I can do my kitchen. How far did you end up spacing the bulbs apart? Also, where are you using the stabilizer clips? And finally, have you had any issues with your setup? Thanks for your help - Kelly
idealynx 1 year ago
@idealynx Roughly 12in on center. The stabilizer clips are just the c-shaped wire holders and I believe I only used them on the bitter end of each run. Let's see...1 year and of the 15 or so lamps about 1/2 have had to be replaced. You can buy just the bulb and use the same housing. Only issue so far is once in awhile a light will go out not because it's burned out but because it looses it's connection/seat due the the upper cabinet door slamming and making it loose. Sorry out of chars.
motleypixel 1 year ago
Hey Roy, nice job. I'm considering installing undercabinet lighting as well. Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to go with Xenon bulbs instead of LED? Also, I noticed you didn't use a Kichler electronic transformer. Did you have a reason for that?
Also, where did you purchase the tile from? Did you rent a tile cutter or tile saw for the diagonal cuts? On a scale of 1 to 10 how hard was the install. Thanks in advance for answering my questions. - Kelly
idealynx 2 years ago
Thanks for the compliment. I'm not sure if they had LED versions. I prefer Xenon over any other light technology (low on the power scale, of course not as low as LED, and nice warm color). I didn't want to use any (Kichler or other) brand MAGNETIC x-former because of size and possible humming noise. Electronic offers smaller package with zero noise.
motleypixel 2 years ago
Actually, I've been looking into LEDs and they're all over the board. The companies that are selling that technology are either geeks that have modified their products to work for undercabinet lighting or name brand companies are starting to dabble in this technology and are charging outrageous prices. I'll probably stick with Xenon. Thanks for the reply.
idealynx 2 years ago
NP, I can tell you that LED's generally don't seem bright, unless you look at them directly, i.e. right into the top. The moment you move perpendicular to the LED lens the luminance drops considerably. I noticed this when looking at some LED xmas lights this past xmas. Good luck!
motleypixel 2 years ago
What is the name of the tile you used. It is exactly what we are looking for. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
djagels1 2 years ago
6"X6" tumbled travertine stone. Thanks for the comments.
motleypixel 2 years ago
You wouldnt happen to remember the style or name(i.e. color). It is exactly what we are looking for.
djagels1 2 years ago
Well we have a stack of them left and not a one has a marking on them and the boxes they came in with details are all gone. Sorry, all I can share with you is that we went to several tile places looking for tumbled travertine 6X6 and took samples home and this was the one we selected. Thanks for you interest and good luck with your project.
motleypixel 2 years ago
Great video. What is the name of the tile you used. It is beautiful.
djagels1 2 years ago
Are you sure you can run that wire into the wall like that? I don't think low voltage wire in the wall is to code.
typer134 2 years ago
Good question...IDK.
motleypixel 2 years ago
nice kitchen
trick384 2 years ago
bum fun
ssr1234rss 3 years ago
Big help, Thanks! Kitchen looks really nice!
ballcatsackmaster 3 years ago
Very helpful, thanks
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DBbbPCps 3 years ago