Track or pot lights?Recessed pot lights are fixed: once the holes are cut, the light stays where it is. A
track lighting system works the other way around. The rail is installed once, fed from a junction box, and the heads can then be placed anywhere along it. For a renovation, that often means less work in the ceiling; for a business, it means the lighting can follow every new layout. Many projects combine both: pot lights for general light, and a track for the
accent lighting that makes a room come alive.
An 8-foot H-type sectionThe LCTKL-8PI-WH is an 8-foot
track section of the H type, in its WH version; a BK version of the same section is also offered. Heads, connectors, live-end feeds and end caps are designed for a given track type, so choose components made for
H-type track and check the labels whenever you expand the system. Sticking to one type from the first section to the last keeps the installation coherent and future additions simple. When in doubt, keep the packaging and labels of your first pieces handy: they make matching future purchases much easier.
Designing with layers of lightThink of the track as your
accent layer. Aim a head or two at artwork or a textured wall to add depth, point others at the kitchen counter or the desk for
task lighting, and keep some in reserve for seasonal displays. Spread the heads evenly, then aim each one at a slight angle toward its target: the result is more flattering and limits glare. In a boutique or a gallery, re-aiming the heads after each change of display takes only minutes. In a dining room, a few heads aimed at the table and the sideboard create an inviting atmosphere for guests.
Installation and matching sectionsTurn off the power at the breaker and have a
qualified electrician connect the track according to the electrical code in your province. Fasten the rail securely and keep it perfectly straight with a chalk line or a laser level. For a longer or more complex layout, the
4-foot track in the same WH version completes the run, and the
8-foot track in BK offers the other code. Made for residential and commercial projects, it suits
commercial track lighting as well as home renovations.
At a glanceModel: LCTKL-8PI-WH
Product type: track section
Track type: H
Length: 8 ft
Version: WH (also offered in BK)
Applications: residential and commercial projects