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Hi happy new year, I have a little query about under cabinet led light

2 years ago

code from led light is too long would like to reduce the length how I move forward with this may I get contacts for both ends (driver and led light)

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2 years ago
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Lifestyle Kitchens
2 years ago
If you're trying to shorten the lead between the LED lamp and the driver unit, I'd suggest taking the LED to an electrical wholesaler (open on tuesday) and they can see if they have (or order for you) the correct size replacement connector, or might be able to do it for you. Alternatives could be to remove a section of the cable and reconnect the 2 ends with either crimps or wago connectors. Other thing to note is some LED's don't like having their cables shortened or extended as it may effect their operation so when i used to install kitchens i would coil the cable up, tape it, then hide behind the back of the wall unit.
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