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    se7en47 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 10, 2012, 01:19 AM
    Hardwiring undermount lighting
    I'm looking to hardwire a set of puck lights that are meant to plug in. I was told buy an electrician that if I buy insulated 18 gauge wire, I can replace the 18 gauge that comes with the set (getting rid of the plug) and hook it up directly to a switch powered by 14/2, then run the insulated 18 gauge inside the walls... The sound about right to anyone?

    Thanks.
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    Feb 10, 2012, 07:07 AM
    No, this does not sound correct.

    The product has been designed and tested to be used as a cord and plug device.
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    Feb 10, 2012, 10:15 AM
    And, to add, #18 wire nor cord is not allowed to be installed within structure.
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