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Video | Dimmable Transformer

This is a demo for installing a dimmable transformer in a cabinet.  Use a licensed electrician for 110-volt home wiring projects.  You can view our spec sheet for the wiring diagram.  In addition, use a Lutron low voltage magnetic dimmer with our transformer.  See our spec sheet for a list of approved units. How To: Install a Dimmable Transformer in a Cabinet Mount the transformer in a cabinet, under a sink, or in a pantry.   The transformer needs room to breathe.   Never cover or mount your transformer in wall. Since the transformer’s accessible, we are using an armored cable to…

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Video | Cabinet Lighting

This video demonstrates how to do a cabinet lighting install using 21 LED panels. Our value priced 21 LED panel lighting kits come with all of the accessories you need to install a plug-and-play system. This was an outlet.  Convert it to a switch and put the outlet inside the cabinet using a multi-purpose tool. Next, drill a 3/8th hole at the base of the cabinet. Plug in the power supply and feed the cord through the base of the cabinet. Next, take the two light panels and use a four-inch interconnect cable to connect the two together.  You can…

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Video | How To Reduce Glare on Granite Counters

Here at Inspired LED we occasionally get phone calls about lighting glare on granite and similar surfaces.  For now, we’ll call it the Dot Effect. Granite is like a mirror and whatever light you put above it, it will reflect, whether it be a LED strip or you use some type of diffuser.  Here we will discuss how you can eliminate this effect while keeping the same amount of light underneath your cabinets. First, if you have cabinets with frames, use a tool such as the oscillating multi-tool saw attachment to cut about a quarter to a ½ inch notch.…

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Video | Installing LED Flexible Strips Under Cabinets with Frames

How-To: Installing LED Flex Strips Under Cabinets with Frames Measure cabinet. Make sure to subtract 1.5”from each end. So, I will need 2- 27” flex strips. Drill half inch holes through cabinet frame. Feed the LED flex strip through the holes. Remember to be gentle with the connector. Use masking tape to temporarily place the flex strips before using the adhesive backing. You can also place flex strips over the frame. Using your interconnect cable, connect your flex strips. Clip down extra cable. Plug your power supply into your flex strip and the switched outlet. If you like your flex…

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