Why a butt connector mattersA
track lighting system rarely fits in a single section when the space is generous. The
butt connector for track LCTC-I-6101-WH solves that by joining two sections placed end to end, in the same axis, to form one longer run. It is the most straightforward fitting in a track layout, and often the one used most, since every straight joint needs one. Some installers call it a
straight coupler or an inline joiner. It is what turns a collection of lengths into a single line of light.
From sketch to parts listDraw your room to scale, trace the track on the plan and mark each place where two sections meet: that gives you the number of butt connectors. Then add the fittings for the ends of the run. In the LCTC series, the
right end connector for track is offered in the WH version like this connector, and the
end connector and track plate is another end piece in the lineup. Keeping every
track rail component in the same series and version code is the easiest way to achieve a
unified look.
Installation pointersShut off the power at the breaker before starting, and entrust the electrical connections to a
qualified electrician who will follow the electrical code of your province. Make sure the connector suits the profile of your track. Bring the two sections together in line, check the alignment with a level, then secure the connector once the joint is straight and flush with the ceiling or wall. A careful joint means the track reads as one continuous line once installed. Then mount your
track lighting heads and space them evenly along the run.
Spaces that benefit from long runsAt home, long runs of
track lighting suit kitchens with long counters, dining areas, entrance halls, home gyms, basements and walls of art or collectibles. In commercial settings, they are ideal for pharmacies, boutiques, studios, galleries, restaurants and offices, wherever displays and work areas stretch along the walls. With one butt connector at each joint, the track can cover the whole space without compromise. The connector is designed for
residential and commercial projects, for new construction and renovations throughout Canada.
Product detailsModel: LCTC-I-6101-WH
Product type: butt connector for track
Category: track rail component
Series: LCTC
Version: WH (also offered in BK, BN and SL)
Applications: residential and commercial projects
