The link in a long runEvery
track lighting system longer than a single section needs a way to join lengths together. The
butt connector for track LCTC-I-6101-SL is that link: it sits at the junction of two sections placed end to end, in a straight line, and turns them into one continuous run. Tradespeople may call it a
track splice or a straight connector; either way, it is the part that lets a track follow a long wall, counter or corridor. Without it, a run would stop at the end of its first section.
A simple way to planMeasure the length you want to cover, divide it into sections and note each joint: one butt connector per straight joint. Then plan the fittings for the ends of the run. The LCTC series includes the
right end connector for track in the SL version, like this connector, and the
end connector and track plate. Ordering every
track rail component from the same series and with the same version code makes it easy to keep a
coordinated look across the ceiling.
Installing it properlyBefore any work, turn off the power at the breaker, and have the electrical connections completed by a
qualified electrician in line with your province's electrical code. Check that the connector suits your track profile. Line up the two sections, use a level or a chalk line to keep them straight, and secure the connector once the joint sits flush against the mounting surface. A straight joint keeps the line clean when the light grazes along the track. Finish by installing your
track lighting heads and spacing them for even coverage.
Great places for long runsIn homes, a long run of
track lighting works beautifully over a kitchen island and counters, along a hallway gallery of photos, above a home office bookcase or across a basement family room. In commercial spaces, it is a staple in boutiques, clinics, galleries, cafés, bars and open offices, where the light has to follow long walls and counters. The butt connector makes all of this possible with one simple part at each joint. It is designed for
residential and commercial projects, in new construction as well as renovations across the country.
Key detailsModel: LCTC-I-6101-SL
Product type: butt connector for track
Category: track rail component
Series: LCTC
Version: SL (also offered in BK, BN and WH)
Applications: residential and commercial projects
