Stumped: 20-Year-Old Seagull LV Linear Lighting

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mikeyp78

Discussion Starter · May 12, 2016

Looking to do a little (basic) remodeling to the kitchen to get the house ready to sell. There is a 20-year-old under-cabinet LV linear lighting system (I think it's Seagull brand) that I want to replace with something more modern.

Here's what I've got going on:

The LV 10/2 wire comes out of 2 different walls so that it runs under 2 different sets of cabinetry. There is one switch that operates the whole system.

I cannot, for the life of me, find the transformer. :wall bash: I've looked in the cabinets, in the basement, etc. Not sure if placing a transformer behind sheet rock is to code... even for the 1990's when the property was built. We are the 3rd owner of the home so it has been inspected a few times during the previous sale processes and our home inspector never said anything about "missing" or "concealed" transformers.

Before I start cutting holes in the wall to take a peak, anybody have any ideas?

Cheers.

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Oso954

· #2 · May 12, 2016

The transformer should only be behind sheet rock ( wall or ceiling) if there is an access panel.

What's above the kitchen ? If an attic, it could be there. A second floor, I'd take a look up there for something hidden in a closet, access panel a on wall, in floor, etc.

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mikeyp78

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 12, 2016

Oso954 said:
The transformer should only be behind sheet rock ( wall or ceiling) if there is an access panel.

What's above the kitchen ? If an attic, it could be there. A second floor, I'd take a look up there for something hidden in a closet, access panel a on wall, in floor, etc.

2nd floor is above... and definitely no access panels to be found.

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dmxtothemax

· #4 · May 12, 2016

mikeyp78 said:
2nd floor is above... and definitely no access panels to be found.

If your the third owner
then it's likely there has been some remodels done.
so any one could have covered up any access panels.

All you can do is phyisically follow the cable.
Maybe a cable tracer ?

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mikeyp78

Discussion Starter · #5 · May 12, 2016

Found the transformer. It's was in the basement hidden between some ductwork. It uncovers a new problem, however. Looks like there are two j-boxes behind the walls in the kitchen. The wires going into and out of the transformer are 14/2s. The wiring under the cabinet is 10/2s.

Will need to do a little more detective work...

Thanks for your help!

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dmxtothemax

· #6 · May 13, 2016

mikeyp78 said:
Found the transformer. It's was in the basement hidden between some ductwork. It uncovers a new problem, however. Looks like there are two j-boxes behind the walls in the kitchen. The wires going into and out of the transformer are 14/2s. The wiring under the cabinet is 10/2s.

Will need to do a little more detective work...

Thanks for your help!

Look for any obvious changes
IE new cabinets new walls
this may give you a clue as to the original position.

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