How the hell do i install this?

[ManBearPig]

i bought this light fixture and figured the cord would come attached since ive never bought anything that didnt come with one.

that being said, im a complete idiot and dont know how to hook this up. any ideas how to add a cord?

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...WHI&lpage=none

 

[Rubycon]

It's hardwired.

 

[ManBearPig]

It's hardwired.

i know this, teach me what to do.

 

[IronWing]

Wire nuts and a cord kit unless you already have a light fixture box where you want it to go. Otherwise take it back and buy one with a cord.

 

[ManBearPig]

Wire nuts and a cord kit unless you already have a light fixture box where you want it to go. Otherwise take it back and buy one with a cord.

crap, guess i have to return it. i didnt see any plug in ones in the store. thanks.

 

[ManBearPig]

er, anyone know if i AM able to buy an 18" fixture with a cord? if so, where? because lowes appears to have none.

 

[Colt45]

You could just cut up and extension cord and wire it in. Probably not code, but neither is life I suppose.

 

[Rubycon]

You could just cut up and extension cord and wire it in. Probably not code, but neither is life I suppose.

Now it depends on your code...

As long as you use the proper splicing (wire nuts) INSIDE the fixture, run the wire through an acceptable strain relief, use a gauge that's acceptable for the current draw, and terminate with a plug suitable for the circuit it's fine. The store where you bought this should have all these materials and a knowledgeable associate can point you in the right direction.

They may also sell prewired, ready to use fixtures that are less expensive than hardwired when you factor in the purchase of these materials and your time.

 

[olds]

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...LUS&lpage=none

 

[eplebnista]

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=240195-207-FA201HBL&lpage=none

 

[Red Squirrel]

I've never seen a fixture that already has a plug on it. It's very easy to wire yourself though, if you don't feel comfortable check google on how to install a fixture. Only part I find hard is for heavy fixtures you have to hold it up with one hand while trying to wire it with the other, but sometimes I cheat and just tie it up with the ground cable temporarly until I can screw it in. Don't forget to attache the ground to the screw though, if you do that, just tieing it is not enough. If it's new construction the junction box might be plastic (now required by code for outside walls/ceilings - attic is considered outside) so if that's the case just use a wire nut to attach the ground to the feed ground.

If there is actually a receptacle on the ceiling then you can add a plug end to the fixture. Fairly easy to do as well.

 

[DrPizza]

I find that kind of weird. I looked at all sorts of undercabinet lights when I remodeled the kitchen. Almost all of them had cords & came with an extra cord so that I could hook one light to the next (to the next, to the next...)

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Now it depends on your code...

As long as you use the proper splicing (wire nuts) INSIDE the fixture, run the wire through an acceptable strain relief, use a gauge that's acceptable for the current draw, and terminate with a plug suitable for the circuit it's fine. The store where you bought this should have all these materials and a knowledgeable associate can point you in the right direction.

They may also sell prewired, ready to use fixtures that are less expensive than hardwired when you factor in the purchase of these materials and your time.

that typically would not meet code as it is not a UL assembly.

 

[BoomerD]

It's hardwired.

I love it when you talk dirty...()

Doesn't take much to wire one of those things up. An extension cord with the female end removed, (that sounds WRONG!) and a couple of wire nuts and you're good to go.

Be sure to post pics if you do this wrong.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

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[Rubycon]

that typically would not meet code as it is not a UL assembly.

Yeah they want a box for it, right? Yes it really depends on codes as they vary more than a democrat's mind on just about everything. :hmm:

I love it when you talk dirty...()

Doesn't take much to wire one of those things up. An extension cord with the female end removed, (that sounds WRONG!) and a couple of wire nuts and you're good to go.

Be sure to post pics if you do this wrong.

We use SJ/SJO depending on the voltage for everything. I'm not an electrician but as soon as someone starts talking Neutrik/Speakon and SJ wiring I'm so there.

 

[squirrel dog]

You don't .