I’ve purchased 3 low voltage Xenon puck lights which I plan to recess within a 4â€x4â€x42†fully enclosed oak box. Basically, I’ve constructed an oak box to look like a beam across an entryway in my home. The lights are to provide accent lighting to the entryway. The manufacturer states that locating the pucks in anything but a 12â€x12â€x12†area may present a fire hazard. I plan on placing three in my enclosed box which is much smaller than the area recommended for just one. These are only 12v lights which I will hook up to a dimmer.
Is the manufacturer just being overly cautious or do xenon puck lights really produce enough heat out their back sides to melt nearby wires? Can I enclose or wrap all the wires in something to make them more resistant to the heat? Other ideas/suggestions?
Thank you,
Lyptus
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They do get hot!
I put in three cheepo's when we moved in (Just temporary you know).
Well they get so hot the plastic casing expands and the glass falls
right in the sink.
They are making these now with LEDs which generate very little heat which is what I would use if I were you.
Amazon .com shows a set of three for $15,95 or you can get a wide selection by googling "LED puck lights"
Never say anything bad about a person untill you have walked a mile in his shoes, by then you will be a mile away from him and you will have his shoes.
Shhhhh! What are tryin to do to me? If the DW hears that I'll
end up building a new kitchen.
Thats $15.00 Not $15,000
Never say anything bad about a person untill you have walked a mile in his shoes, by then you will be a mile away from him and you will have his shoes.
Halogen bulbs? Yes, they get extremely hot. You might consider an alternative.
We put a bunch of Xenon under cabinet lights in a few years ago. The HO used to keep them on all day.
One day he called complaining that his bread was "cooking" inside the cabinets.
Family.....They're always there when they need you.