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Frequent poster 568 posts redP Frequent poster 568 posts
redP

Im wanting to put up track lighting with dimmable LED bulbs. However there is a small problem. We have radiant ceiling heat and I dont want to drill into the ceiling and cut the wire. Has anybody encountered this issue before? Im not sure what to do.

 Modeling Penn Central and early Amtrak in the summer of 1972

 
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kstiles2177 Regular poster 112 posts
kstiles2177

Surface mount

You can use externally mounted wire channel, painted to fit the wall, to run your wire.  Use the plug in adaptors for the track itself, run it down the wire molding, plug into a stand alone light dimmer (or home automation module that supports dimming).

The wire molding is available at all home improvement and electrical stores.  The plug in adaptor for your track light channel should be right there where you bought the track.  Dimming is up to you  I use Z-Wave, this one looks like it would work but I haven't tested it yet:  http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=11994&catargetid=320013720000066114&cadevice=c&kpid=111994&gclid=CjwKEAjwtMqrBRDwtoehx72vm34SJACl_Un130ElctYXaSEp-crqK4pT0VHCVUrh4eLwuut-TjgDBRoCZevw_wcB

kevin
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redP Frequent poster 568 posts
redP

Track

The problem im having right now is mounting the track to the ceiling

 Modeling Penn Central and early Amtrak in the summer of 1972

 
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Bill Brillinger Moderator 4,904 posts
Bill Brillinger

Electrician

Ask an electrician if there is an easy & accurate way to locate the wires in the ceiling.

Bill Brillinger

Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, and owner of Precision Design Co.
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kstiles2177 Regular poster 112 posts
kstiles2177

Ask an electrician if there

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Ask an electrician if there is an easy & accurate way to locate the wires in the ceiling.

This......

Your favorite electrician should have a meter that can locate the wiring. If you have a friend who is one it could be a lot cheaper 

kevin
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Graeme Nitz OKGraeme Prolific poster 1,695 posts
Graeme Nitz OKGraeme

Try this

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-wall-scanner-with-ac-wirewarning/p-00949067000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=00949067000&pla=&kispla=00949067000P&mktRedirect=y

Description Item # 00949067000P Model # 63034

The Craftsman Multifunction Wall Scanner with AC WireWarning® quickly and easily locates the edges and center of wood and metal studs and joists behind walls, floors, and ceilings. It also locates metal as well as live AC electrical wiring. A 4-mode switch makes it easy to change functions, while the ultra-bright display screen, SpotLite® Pointing System, and audio tone all indicate the location of the target. The signal strength indicator helps to distinguish between shallow and deep targets.
•Stud Scan mode locates the edges and center of wood or metal studs up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) deep •DeepScan® mode doubles the scanning depth to 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) •Metal mode detects ferrous metal, such as rebar, up to 3 in. (76 mm) deep •WireWarning® detection indicates the presence of live, unshielded electrical wire up to 2 in. (51 mm) deep in stud and metal scanning modes •AC Scan finds and traces live, unshielded electrical wiring up to 2 inches deep •An ultra-bright LCD screen indicates direction, edges and center of studs •ACT™ (Auto Correcting Technology) automatically corrects common user errors, such as when scanning begins over a stud •SpotLite® Pointing System shines a bright line to clearly indicate target location

Graeme Nitz

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