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09-17-2019, 06:31 PM #1
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12V into closets without big holes?
I'm going to wire up some LEDs in the closets and I'm looking for some wisdom on how to get the 12V in there. I can take it from the reading lights over the bed, but I'd like to keep the wires hidden and I'm not sure what's the best way to get the new branch wires to the closet area. Can I just remove some trim or am I stuck fishing the wires and making big holes to grab them? It's not heavy wire, but I'm trying to minimize holes.
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09-18-2019, 07:02 AM #2
Just tossing this out there, but we went with usb rechargeable motion lights in the closets. Still on the first charge from the beginning of the season, and we put them up with velcro to they are easy to take down and re-charge. I was worried about the messing around, but there really hasn't been any, and the motion aspect is really handy.
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09-18-2019, 08:32 PM #3
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I installed lights in my closets. You have about 1.5" of open space to get wire from the reading light. If you look the roof of the closet is common to the bottom of the cabinets. There is a cross piece about 1/2 way across that I went under with the wire. Use a long screwdriver to get under it. I used 20 gage speaker wire. You can do it with a lot of patience and it makes a factory clean job.
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09-18-2019, 08:43 PM #4
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Hiding wires behind trim is common. It's perfectly safe for 12V systems so long as you never pierce the insulation.
Electricians use a "fish tape" to reach through small spaces. A heavy wire or coat hanger, (remember wire coat hangers?) can also work. Put a hook on the end and tape the small wire onto it to pull it back.Rick
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09-20-2019, 11:57 AM #5
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09-20-2019, 05:17 PM #6
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The best access I have found for looking at running things is pull the roof vent trim ring. You may be able to get to fish to both locations from there. Lots of room in the attic so to speak.
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09-21-2019, 05:29 AM #7
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Well I tried again last night. Short version is that I think I'll be prying up the floor of the overhead cabinet. I tried two different fish tapes and neither could make the angle because there is an obstruction to a straight shot. I may try using a magnet and a washer or something if I can find one strong enough in my bin o stuff, otherwise I'll just pry up the cabinet floor.
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09-21-2019, 07:12 AM #8
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the obstruction you are speaking of is a fur strip between the light and the closet. As I said in my previous post you can take a long screw driver and insert it in the hole of the existing light as far as it will go. That will open a space under the fur strip enough to get a fish wire under it. It is not fastened except on the ends. As I said, it takes patience. I did it on mine in about 2 hours.
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09-21-2019, 01:02 PM #9
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