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Xenon Line Voltage Under Cabinet Task Lights, PLXC
Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Under Cabinet Task Lights Pegasus Associates Lighting has 4 sizes of dimmable xenon line voltage (120 volts) under cabinet hardwire task lights in 2 attractive finishes. Perfect for kitchen under cabinet task lighting, work stations in offices, hospitals, and laboratories, certain types of display cases and showcases, shelf lighting, exhibits, merchandising, and bars.
"The lights were great and the cost even better." - Customer Comment
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- 4 Lengths: 8in, 16in, 24in, 32in
- White or mocha bronze finish
- Low profile
- Xenon light bulbs included
- Fully dimmable
- No transformer
- Easy to install
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- Order
- Description
- Measurement Guide
- Specifications
- FAQ
- Accessories
- Customer Comments
Order Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Under Cabinet Task Lights Here
Large Quantity Discount: If you would like us to quote on a large quantity of Xenon Line Voltage Under Cabinet Task Lights, 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.
Description of Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Task Lights
FIXTURES
- 4 Models:
PLXC-1H: 8.0in long, 20 watts, 1 xenon light bulb
PLXC-2H: 16.0in long, 40 watts, 2 xenon light bulbs
PLXC-3H: 24.0in long, 60 watts, 3 xenon light bulbs
PLXC-4H: 32.0in long, 80 watts, 4 xenon light bulbs
- 2 Attractive Finishes: white (WH), mocha bronze (BR)
- Steel Frame: steel frame with color-matched injection molded plastic end caps for weight efficiency and consistency of finish
- Low Profile: thickness varies from 7/8in at the “front” of the fixture (where the glass diffuser is) to 1-7/16in at the “rear” of the fixture (where the knockouts are); only 4.75in wide
- Even Distribution of Light: glass diffuser runs the length of the fixture and ensures that the area below is uniformly lit and does not have “hot spots” of well-lit areas separated by dark areas.
- Glass Diffuser is Secured in Hinged Door: a clear, prismatic glass diffuser is held firmly in a hinged "door", which closes securely with a spring latch
- Specifications: for a complete description of the specifications of the Xenon Line Voltage Task Light please examine the information on the Specifications tab and this Specifications Sheet (PDF)
LAMPS
- Xenon Lamps Are Included: 20-watt, 120-volt, G8, xenon bipin lamp(s) are supplied with fixture (G8 means that the two pins at the base of the lamp are 8mm apart.)
- Good Amount of Light: 165 lumens/lamp (provides more light than a 15W appliance incandescent light bulb)
- CRI: CRI is 100 for all xenon light bulbs (100 is considered to be the best)
- Good Lamp Life: rated life is 8,000 hours on average (In contrast, the typical halogen lamp is generally rated at about 2,000 hrs.)
- Cooler Than Halogen: xenon light bulbs give off much less heat than comparable halogen light bulbs
- Easy Lamp Handling: unlike a 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
- Spare Lamps: to purchase spare xenon light bulbs for this fixture please order in the Accessories tab
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
- No Transformer Needed: since this is a line voltage fixture no transformer is needed
- Hi/Lo/Off Switch: integral hi/lo/off switch
- Dimmable: the Hardwire Xenon Task Lights are fully dimmable
- Dimmers: For a complete description of the Line Voltage Dimmers that we offer please see our Line Voltage Dimmers section. For more information about dimming the Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights please see the FAQs.
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.
- Getting Power: these Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Task Lights may be "hardwired" using standard household wire. They are easy to install using the wire nuts that are supplied and the multiple knock-outs on the ends and the rear of the hard-wire task light. The hard-wire models can be parallel wired up to 640 watts (32 light bulbs). One standard household wire between each fixture completes the “chain”. Always check local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC) before installing any light fixtures.
OTHER
- Articles/TV: mentioned in a New York Times article, “Cooking in a Flattering Light” by Deborah Baldwin on April 6, 2006.
     
Measurement Guide for Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Task Lights
When determining how many Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights and which size you will need for under cabinet lighting you first will have to measure the space where the fixtures will be attached. To do this you should NOT measure the face of the cabinets; you should measure the "cavity" under the cabinet where the fixtures will actually be placed. We recommend that you "fill up" the cavity space with as many fixtures that can fit. For example, for a space that measures 28 inches we recommend that you use the fixture that measures 24in long, NOT the one that measures 16in. This will ensure that the countertop below will be uniformly lit.
Please use this Measurement Guide to assist you.
| Cavity Measurement |
Xenon Line Voltage
Task Lights |
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Cavity Measurement |
Xenon Line Voltage
Task Lights |
9in - 11in
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one #PLXC-1H-xx |
41in - 48in |
one #PLXC-2H-xx + one #PLXC-3H-xx |
| 17in - 24in |
one #PLXC-2H-xx |
49in - 56in |
two #PLXC-3H-xx |
| 25in - 32in |
one #PLXC-3H-xx |
57in - 64in |
one #PLXC-3H-xx + one #PLXC-4H-xx |
| 33in - 40in |
one #PLXC-4H-xx |
65in + |
two #PLXC-4H-xx |
Specifications for Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Under Cabinet Task Lights
HARDWIRE
FIXTURE MODEL |
PLXC-1H-xx |
PLXC-2H-xx |
PLXC-3H-xx |
PLXC-4H-xx |
| Length of Fixture |
8.0 in |
16.0 in |
24.0 in |
32.0 in |
# of Xenon
Lamps Supplied |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Wattage of Fixture |
20 watts |
40 watts |
60 watts |
80 watts |
| Lumens / Fixture |
165 lumens |
330 lumens |
495 lumens |
660 lumens |
| Lamp Wattage |
20 watts |
| Lamp Voltage |
120 volts |
| Lamp Life |
8,000 hours |
| Width of Fixture |
4.75 in |
| Thickness of Fixture |
1-7/16 in* |
| Finishes |
Mocha Bronze (BR) or White (WH) |
| Full Fixture Glass Diffuser |
Yes |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| Hi/Lo/Off Switch |
Yes |
| May be hardwired |
Yes |
May be Linked Together
with Flexible Connectors |
No |
| Spec Sheet |
See the Specifications Sheet (PDF)
for a
thorough description of the specifications. |
* The thickness of the fixture varies from 7/8in at "front" to 1-7/16in at "rear".
FAQ About Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Task Lights
Dimmers | Hard Wiring Guidelines | Xenon Bipin Lamps
- DIMMERS
Q) Can I use a wall dimmer with the Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights?
- A) Yes, a wall dimmer may be used to control the Hardwire Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights.
- Q) What kind of dimmer switch should I use?
- A) An ordinary incandescent (line voltage) wall dimmer can be used to dim the Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights as long as the wattage rating of the dimmer exceeds the total wattage of all of the fixtures controlled by that dimmer.
- Q) Where can I find dimmer switches that are designed to control line voltage light fixtures?
- A) Please see our Dimmers section.
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- HARDWIRING GUIDELINES
Q) How should the Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights system be wired?
- A) It is always wise to consult an electrician in your geographical area about any electrical details that you might have questions about and to make certain that you are fulfilling all of the appropriate electrical codes.
- Q) What type of wire should be used to connect the Xenon Line Voltage Task Light to the household current?
- A) You can use standard household Romex wire, normally found at your local hardware store, to wire the Hardwire Xenon Task Lights directly to power.
- Q) Can I connect several Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights together and control them with one switch
- A) Absolutely. If you are connecting the Hardwire Xenon Task Lights simply connect the “first” xenon task light to household current using standard household Romex wire, then connect the “second” xenon task light to the “first” task light using Romex wire, then connect the “third” xenon task light to the “second” task light using Romex wire, etc.
- Q) How should the Hardwire Xenon Task Lights be wired - in series or in parallel?
- A) The Hardwire Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights should be wired in parallel with each other and in parallel with the household power.
- Q) How do I make certain that the Hardwire Xenon Task Lights are wired in parallel?
- A) Simply make certain that each of the two wire nuts inside the "first" task light has three wires: a Romex wire bringing power to the first task light, a wire inside the “first” task light bringing power to the lamp inside that “first” task light, and a Romex wire bringing power to the second task light. Then simply continue this same wiring scheme throughout the “chain” of task lights that are connected in parallel.
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- XENON BIPIN LAMPS
Q) What makes this a xenon lighting system?
- A) Xenon gas has been introduced into the glass envelope of the xenon bipin lamp.
- Q) Why is xenon gas added into the glass envelope of the lamp?
- A) The addition of xenon gas into the glass envelope increases the rated life of the lamp. The addition of the xenon gas also creates a light source that has a color temperature that is higher (cooler) than an ordinary incandescent lamp but still lower (warmer) than a halogen lamp.
- Q) What is the rated life of the xenon line voltage bipin lamps?
- A) 8,000 hours.
- Q) What does “rated life” mean?
- A) The “rated life” of a lamp signifies the time at which 50% of a large quantity of these lamps will have burned out. That means that 50% of these lamps will burn out BEFORE the “rated life” and 50% will burn out AFTER the “rated life”. The “rated life” does NOT mean that every one of the lamps will last at least that long.
- Q) Is this definition of “rated life” true for all lamps?
- A) Yes, this is the standard rating for the life of ALL types of lamps.
- Q) What “kind of light” is given off by the xenon line voltage bipin lamps?
- A) As mentioned earlier xenon lamps have a color temperature that is between ordinary incandescent and halogen. That is, the light is cooler in appearance than incandescent but warmer in appearance than halogen.
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Accessories for Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Task Lights
Xenon Line Voltage Bipin Light Bulb (Additional spare lamps are recommended.)
Dimmers (Recommended - reduces energy costs & controls light levels.)
Customer Comments about our Xenon Line Voltage Hardwire Task Lights
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"I ordered xenon under cabinet lighting and thought I may see them in 7 - 10 days. I had them in 3 days with no damage, packaged very well. I will absolutely recommend Pegasus and will be purchasing more lighting. Descriptions of the products were very informative and clear." – Rich L.
"The single largest reason I purchased from you was the easy to understand educational material on your site. Great job!" — Lisa S.
"I purchased my under mount fixtures (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) from you and continue to do business with you as a result of the satisfying experience I had in the beginning." — Mark W.
"I purchased xenon in-line hardwired undercabinet lights 1 year and 9 months ago. I use them constantly and enjoy the clean, clear light they produce as well as the low and high settings. Just a few days ago I noticed a couple had burned out. I had purchased 2 extra bulbs at the time of installation. They were SO EASY to replace. I just put my order in for 12 bulbs in anticipation of more beginning to burn out, but I am very happy with how long they have lasted considering how much they are on." — Marianna B.
"Great deal on a great product (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights). Will be back for more." — Isabella S.
“I love these lights (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights), I wish I could get more of my customers to invest in them.” — Ed O.
“May I tell you that I was totally bowled over when I received this email back with your comments. I thought at my age I had seen it all but this is a first to have a company president answer feedback. If I am just half as happy with your products as I am with your company, I will surely be sending in a great comment and passing on your site to friends and family and our electrician who is very interested in them also. I will be ordering more of these lights (Xenon Line Voltage Under Cabinet Task Lights) as soon as I see the eight that I have sent for.”
"Thank you for your excellent service. The lights (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) are working beautifully and add much to our kitchen and laundry room's usefulness."
"Just have to say that I was so very impressed by your response after I ordered our first eight fixtures (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) that I feel very comfortable ordering the rest of the xenon lighting that we need to finish up our house. The lights were great and the cost even better. I plan on sending pictures when the kitchen is done. We are also installing many of these in closets to help cut energy cost and still give us a true color light. Thanks."
"Thanks for your efforts in getting the lights delivered. As expected, these lights (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) are outstanding....Slim, well made, and provide enough light at two levels......high and low....I was not sure if the low level would be from one bulb, but it's from both...!!!"
"I checked around the web and your prices were better even with added shipping costs. Your product descriptions and installation information (for the Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) were more thorough and useful."
"I just wanted to share with you how impressed I am with your company. My first experience with your company was with your web site and its vast amount of information. Any question I had was already answered and easy to find. The selection chart was very helpful and the floating cart was something I had not seen anywhere else. My new kitchen looks wonderful and the lights (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) are exactly what I was looking for and could not find locally. To say my contractor was happy with my choice and their ease of install is an understatement. He found them well made and easy to work with as well as perfect for the job I needed them to do. I was mistaken on the size of one cabinet and had to return the light for a smaller size. I called in to customer service and explained my problem to a courteous woman who directed me to Lori Shotter. I was transferred to her right away but found she was unable to take my call and I got her voice mail. I left my message about exchanging my light for another size and thought for sure I wouldn't hear from her for some time. My experiences during this remodel have left me somewhat skeptical of the phrase 'we will get right back to you'. Imagine my surprise when she called me back in 10 minutes time! She was courteous, helpful, and reordered the correct light for me while I was talking with her and I received the e mail receipt for the new light while I was still on the phone! I have received updated receipts and information for every transaction as well. I have since gone back to the web site to read more on your company and can say you certainly have fulfilled your mission statement and guiding principles. I will certainly recommend you to all I know based on the quality of your products, web site and outstanding customer service. I only wish the other companies I have had to deal with during this remodel were as informative, helpful and customer service driven as Pegasus Associates (Lighting)! Thank you all again."
"I bought from Pegasus. They were cheaper than Home Depot! And the quality is really high. The lights (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) have a piece of thick diffusing glass that goes all the way across them. They don't have circles like the others I've seen. They just came a few days ago, 2 days before expected even coming from Pennsylvania (I live in Southern CA)."
"Nice site and nice products - installed under counter xenon lights (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) in kitchen during the holidays - now my wife is wanting another 16 feet of lighting elsewhere in the house."
"Pegasus Associates Lighting is simply outstanding. You set the gold standard for the lighting industry in product design, support, customer service and overall value. Your xenon line voltage under cabinet task lights were the perfect replacement for the poor quality halogen puck lights I bought several years ago from a nearby home center. Product design is superb. Installation is simple. The hinged lamp cover makes lamp replacement quick, easy and safe. The diffuser glass provides beautifully even illumination on the work surface. The wiring knockouts on the PLXC series allow the fixtures to be butted together and I used all four fixture lengths in various combinations. The distance between bulbs along the different fixtures is very even, so there are no lighting gaps. Support is unparalleled, especially your web site. There's no other web site that provides as much useful information to the nonprofessional lighting customer. It's all there, from complete descriptions of the general types of lighting, to installation tips for specific products. Your founder Dr. Farin's emphasis on customer education shows in your web site, and it gave me terrific confidence that I was ordering the right product. Service goes beyond the call. Christina Morgan e-mailed me that the dimmer I ordered was backordered and would be delayed, but then saw to it that it was shipped directly from the dimmer manufacturer. The dimmer arrived the same day as the rest of my order. Thanks, Christina! Value can't be beat. I could only find one other provider of line voltage xenon task lighting on the Internet — at twice the price. So the next time I have a question about lighting or finding an innovative solution to my needs, there's no doubt whose web site I'll consult first!"
"Thanks for an excellent product and unbelievably fast delivery. The PLXC-2H-BS was the perfect replacement for the old fluorescent light over my kitchen sink. It is completely silent, focuses the light down rather than glaring in my eyes, and even matches my stainless steel sink. I ordered on Tuesday and received the light on Thursday with your regular UPS Ground shipping."
"I have received my order of 5 PLXCP-20-BP, 20-watt, 120 volt, Xenon lamps, and I have to say they were packed very well and, boy, what fast shipping - thanks."
"I would like to thank your company for the wonderful lights (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights). The order was delivered in great time and packaged well. The lights were a wonderful addition to the kitchen. It made such a difference in the surface lighting."
"Just wanted y'all to know that I was VERY impressed with how fast I received these lights (Xenon Line Voltage Task Lights) after ordering them, and that I LOVE them! I look forward to doing business with you again in the future!"