Xenon Low Voltage Light Strip

• Many Uses: The Xenon Low Voltage Light Strip is perfect for cabinet lighting, cove lighting, display case lighting, exhibits, indirect lighting, kitchen under cabinet lighting, merchandising, over cabinet lighting, shelf lights, showcase lighting, task lighting for work stations in offices or hospitals, and trade show lighting.
  
  COMPONENTS
• Ordering Guidelines: when you place your order in the appropriate tab please remember that the Xenon Low Voltage Light Strip requires four major components:
  1) Light Strip Cable with Lamp Sockets already installed
  2) Mounting Channel clear plastic U-shaped channel
  3) Lamps: xenon festoon light bulbs and/or MR11 low voltage halogen light bulbs
  4) Low Voltage Transformer(s) to power the Light Strip
  
  and two minor components:
  1) Terminal Blocks
  2) End Caps
  
  and possibly four optional components:
  1) Saddle Mounting Clips
  2) Adhesive Pads
  3) MR11 Halogen Lamp Sockets
  4) Dimmer(s)
• Need Help?: if you need assistance with selecting the xenon lighting components for your project, please first fax a drawing with measurements along with your name, your email address, and your phone number to 724.857.1029. Then our Technical Customer Service Rep will contact you by email or telephone to discuss your project further.
  
  INSTALLATION
• Easy to Install: please refer to these Installation Instructions (PDF). Always check local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC) before installing any lighting products. It is also wise to consult with a licensed electrician in your geographical area about any electrical details that you might have questions about and to make certain that you are satisfying all of the appropriate electrical codes.
  
  OTHER
• Average Pricing Estimate: on average the estimated per/foot price of the Xenon Low Voltage Light Strip is about $27.50/foot ± $3.00/foot. This estimate includes all of the necessary components: Light Strip, Mounting Channel, xenon festoon light bulbs, and transformer. (This estimate does not include Professional Discounts given to “resellers” or discounts given for purchasing large quantities.)
• Articles/TV: As seen on the TV program, HOMETIME, Condo Kitchen III: Finishing Touches, that aired on PBS and UPN in February, 2004 and as seen in the April, 2004 issue of The Journal of Light Construction.
• Large Quantity Discount: If you would like us to quote on a large quantity of Xenon Low Voltage Light Strip, please call us at our toll-free number, 800.392.4818, or use the online Quotation Request for Large Quantities form.  We are always happy to provide you with our best large quantity pricing.
  
             

• Custom Lengths: the Xenon Light Strip may be ordered in any length that is measured to the nearest whole foot (e.g., 9 feet, 16 feet, 23 feet, etc.). The Xenon Light Strip is not sold in fractions of a foot; however, it may be cut “in the field” to suit your needs. (It is recommended that you purchase a couple of extra feet of Light Strip - especially if the project is large.)
• Choice of 2 Lamp Spacings: the Light Strip is available with lamp socket spacings of 3in or 4in on center (4 lamps/foot or 3 lamps/foot).
• Lamp Sockets: the xenon lamp sockets are pre-attached to the Light Strip, are fixed in their respective positions, and are designed for easy snap-in lamp replacement
• Low Profile Dimensions: low profile with cross-sectional dimensions of only 0.75in wide by 15/16in total height (including the festoon lamp in its socket). When the Xenon Light Strip is installed in the Mounting Channel the total width is 7/8in while the total height is 1.0in.
  When the MR11 socket and MR11 lamp are installed the total height is 2-3/16in.
• Electrical Connections: parallel wiring is used within the Light Strip so that the loss of one lamp will not affect the rest of the lamps in the Light Strip
• Rated for 30 Amps: the Light Strip is a dual 10-gauge stranded cable that is rated for 30 amps. However, it should never carry more than 25 amps (according to the National Electric Code), which is a maximum of 300 watts of lighting load (light bulbs) at 12 volts or a maximum of 600 watts of lighting load at 24 volts.

• Mounting Channel: when the Light Strip is to be mounted on wood or plastic it must be mounted using a Mounting Channel (a clear plastic U-shaped channel). Simply install the Mounting Channel (32in long) using the screws provided, then snap the Light Strip into the channel.
• Adhesive Pads: when the Light Strip is to be mounted on glass or a smooth metal surface it should be mounted using the 3M double-sided Adhesive Pads
• Saddle Mounting Clips: Saddle Mounting Clips should be used when the Light Strip needs to be held firmly in place, for example, when the Light Strip is making a 90-degree turn in direction

• Terminal Block: provides a good, tight electrical connection of four low voltage wires. One of these Terminal Blocks should be used to connect the end of the Light Strip to a household wire (25-amp rated) that provides power from the low voltage transformer. Another Terminal Block should be used to connect the household wire to the transformer. (For low voltage lighting systems terminal blocks are strong ely recommended over wire nuts.) (It is recommended that you purchase a couple of extra Terminal Blocks - especially if the project is large.)

• End Cap: is used to "cap off" the "exposed" end of a Light Strip that is not connected to any electrical components. The measurements of the End Cap are 1/2in high x 7/8in wide x 1-3/16in long. This component is too wide to snap into the Mounting Channel. (It is recommended that you purchase a couple of extra End Caps - especially if the project is large.)

• Connecting Wire: this wire may be used to connect two pieces of the Xenon Light Strip. This wire is rated for 30 amps of current but should not be used behind walls.

• 2 Types of Lamps: the Light Strip can use low voltage xenon festoon lamps and/or low voltage halogen MR11 lamps (both lamps ordered separately)

XENON FESTOON LIGHT BULBS

• 4 Wattages: wattage of xenon festoon lamps is 3 watts, 5 watts, 7 watts, or 10 watts. (10W xenon festoon lamps are recommended for under cabinet lighting.) (It is recommended that you purchase a couple of extra festoon light bulbs for spares - especially if the project is large.)
• 2 Voltages: voltage of xenon festoon lamps is 12 volts or 24 volts (However, two different voltages may not be used in a given circuit; 12V lamps must be used with a 12V transformer and 24V lamps must be used with a 24V transformer.)
• Excellent CRI: CRI is 100 for all xenon light bulbs (100 is considered to be the best)
• Very Good Lamp Life: rated life is 10,000 hours on average for the 3W, 5W, and 10W xenon festoon lamps
• Extra Long Lamp Life: the 7-watt, 24-volt festoon lamp is rated at a phenomenal 150,000 hours - fifteen times as long as the standard xenon festoon lamp!
• Easy Lamp Handling: unlike a bipin halogen light bulb the glass envelope of a xenon light bulb may be touched with bare hands (while the lamp is cool) without causing the lamp to fail prematurely
• Frosted or Clear: if the xenon festoon lamps are being used for Task Lighting or indirect lighting (e.g., under cabinets, under shelves, over cabinets, or inside cabinets), we recommend that you use frosted xenon lamps. If, however, the xenon festoon lamps are being used for Accent Lighting to illuminate items that should "sparkle" (e.g., jewelry, china, crystal), then we recommend that you use clear xenon lamps.
  
  

MR11 HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS

• 2 Wattages: 20 watts or 35 watts. (MR11 halogen lamps along with xenon festoon lamps are recommended for use in display cases or showcases.) (It is recommended that you purchase a couple of extra MR11 Light Bulbs for spares - especially if the project is large.)
• 2 Voltages: voltage of MR11 halogen lamps is 12 volts or 24 volts (However, two different voltages may not be used in a given circuit; 12V lamps must be used with a 12V transformer and 24V lamps must be used with a 24V transformer.)
• Excellent CRI: CRI is 100 for MR11 halogen light bulbs (100 is considered to be the best)
• Good Lamp Life: rated life is 2,000 hours on average
• Easy Lamp Handling: unlike a bipin halogen light bulb the outer glass envelope of a MR11 halogen light bulb may be touched with bare hands (while the lamp is cool) without causing the lamp to fail prematurely.
• MR11 Lamp Socket: for each MR11 halogen lamp that you want to use you must also order an MR11 Lamp Socket, which is inserted into a xenon lamp socket

• Choice of Transformers: depending on the situation a 12-volt or a 24-volt electronic transformer or a 12-volt or a 24-volt magnetic transformer may be used.
  
  ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMERS
• Electronic Transformer Guidelines: if the total wattage of the lighting load (light bulbs) is 300 watts or less, then an electronic transformer can be used. Furthermore, if the total length of the run (circuit) is less than 10 feet, then an AC electronic transformer can be used; if, however, the total length of the run (circuit) is greater than 10 feet, then a DC electronic transformer should be used. (Remember that the wattage of the transformer for a given Xenon Light Strip must be equal to or greater than the total wattage of the lamps being powered by that transformer.)
• Dimmable: all of the electronic transformers below are fully dimmable. For a complete description of the electronic dimmers that we offer please see our Electronic Dimmers section. For more information about dimming the Xenon Light Strip please see the Product FAQ.

MAGNETIC TRANSFORMERS

• Magnetic Transformer Guidelines: if the total wattage of the lighting load (light bulbs) is 300 watts or more, then a toroidal magnetic transformer can be used. (Remember that the wattage of the transformer for a given Xenon Light Strip must be equal to or greater than the total wattage of the lamps being powered by that transformer.)
• Dimmable: all of the toroidal magnetic transformers below are fully dimmable. For a complete description of the dimmers that we offer please see our Magnetic Dimmers section. For more information about dimming the Xenon Light Strip please see the Product FAQ.