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    Aug 27, 2011, 12:06 PM
    Cutting track lighting track?
    Why does Hampton Bay say don't cut
    Track lighting track?
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    Aug 28, 2011, 04:37 AM
    Because their product is packaged as installed as packaged, and does not provide a method of capping the exposed ends.

    Their product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories as is, and cutting will violate that listing, and then violate the National Electric Code.

    Cut at your own risk.
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