How to Mount Cable Lighting Kits Easily
Cable lighting kits should include the transformer, cable, bulbs, and the mounting hardware, power feeds, turn bucklers or tensioners, stand off posts, and your fixtures. With a few easy steps, you can have a kit mounted in no time.
First, you need to know which type of cable you will use for mounting your lighting kit. Uninsulated cable is common to use. However, you want to use the insulated cable in your cable lighting kit if you have a long run from the transformer or if your cable will come in contact with any metal. Metal objects will cause the cable to short out if there is any contact. Insulated cable is a little more expensive, but in most cases the best to use.
The power feeds are used to bring electricity from the transformer along the cable run. These come in pairs. Most wire systems are twin systems so you will need to run the cable twice from the transformer. Use your wall mounting hardware and mount your cable lighting kit where you want it to be on the wall. Remember to run the cable two times. The stand off posts will be used to terminate the cable. These also will be needed if you are turning a corner. You might want to use the stand off posts if you have a longer run of cable too. The posts make the lighting kit look neat and you won't have cable drooping from the ceiling.
Once you have mounted the hardware, run the cable with the stand off posts, now it is time to add the fixtures to your cable lighting kit and the bulbs. You now can use your new lighting system. You can add the light fixtures of your choice to bring in the style and lighting to your taste.
Mounting cable lighting kits to your room makes a big difference with the look and feel of the room. There is no reason to hire someone to do the work for you because it is so simple. Follow the easy steps above and you will have your new cable lighting kit installed easily and quickly.