Under Cabinet Lighting

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#1

Hey All,

Recently moved into a new house back in Sept and currently there are 12VAC bulbs under the cabinets and a 120V switch next to the counter that turns them off/on.

I have located the 12VAC transformer and I was planning on using the existing wiring.

Looking for some recommendations for LED lighting. I do want at least the capability for tunable white, although full RGB support would be nice but is not required. Also since I do have the switch next the counter, it would be nice to incorporate it, but I am open to anything.

#2

I made my own using this kit. The controller works with HUE or directly with hubitat. Custom cut the led strip and inserted white wiring between where I didn't want LEDs to be. I did this for bottom and top of my cabinets.

https://www.amazon.com/GIDERWEL-Compatible-LightStrip-Decoration-Atmosphere/dp/B09HXC24CJ/ref=sr_1_13?crid=8PXI52GCZI1Z&keywords=giderwel+led+strip&qid=1672775704&sprefix=gilderwell+led%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-13

Mounted it all using this:

https://www.amazon.com/hunhun-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-Installation/dp/B071FRFQVZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=VB5LVJKS8NK1&keywords=hunhun+10-pack+3.3ft%2F1meter+u+shape+led+aluminum+channel+system&qid=1672775853&sprefix=hunhun+alumin%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-5

The end result:

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#3

Looks good. Right now I just have the bulbs by the counter. I was thinking about adding some LED on the top like you did as well. I figured I could extend the wiring through the inside of the cabinet and through the top.
Did you mount the LEDs along the center underside of the cabinet?

#4

Yes, right down the center under the cabinets. Under is one long strand and on top is a separate strand/controller so I can have separate colors.

#5

You certainly haven't narrowed it down too much. :wink:
But, here's one simple setup (dimmable only, sorry no tunable on two wires) using your switch/wires.
ZigBee 120V Dimmable Switch.
Dimmable transformer.
COB strip(s).

#6

I went with flexfire LEDs with drivers and Lutron Caseta Dimmers.

#7

I will take a look at these as well, I am currently installing Lutron Caseta Diva Dimmers in the house as well.

#8

Recommend that whatever you eve up with you protect the investment and put them in an aluminum channel to help with heat disbursement.

#9

Yeah, I agree. I want it to be a permanent solution that will last also. The hard part is done which is the wiring to the cabinets at least.

Edit: can the Flexflex LEDs be cut to length as well?

#10

Yes they can and they have a 15yr guarantee

#11

I soldered all my lights to the wiring myself for a better connection.

#12

These work perfectly.

https://www.amazon.com/hunhun-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-Installation/dp/B071FRFQVZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=VB5LVJKS8NK1&keywords=hunhun+10-pack+3.3ft%2F1meter+u+shape+led+aluminum+channel+system&qid=1672775853&sprefix=hunhun+alumin%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-5

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#13

So after looking through the options it looks like to use existing wiring I will need a RGB controller at each of the 3 locations, since the existing wiring is just 2-wire 12VAC. I would have no way without running new wires to get the extra leads for LED, since the lighting is split in 3 zones with the kitchen layout.

I am thinking about adding an RGB Zigbee controller at each of the 3 locations using the existing wiring. I would then replace the 12VAC transformer with a 120V-12V/24VDC adapter to power all 3 zones.

Maybe 3 of these: ZEN31

It looks like I should be able to incorporate the wall switch as well using the above controller.

#14

This is also a project I need to complete.

You have the wifi controllers? Does hubitat control those locally or need the cloud?

#15

Would the below controller work natively with Hubitat? Looking to stick with either Zigbee or Z-Wave.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SZ5VC63/?th=1

Also I noticed with the Zen31 you need to wire the 12-24VDC directly to the LED and the controller. Can anyone confirm with the GIDERWEL I can just wire the strip directly to the controller only?

#16

No, my controllers are not wifi. They are connected to my Hue Hub.

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