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Comment on Low voltage wire lighting fitted in the kitchen? by Heleny M

Heleny M — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:25:59 +0000

you can find here something suitable for your kitchen: http://uk.shopmania.com/shopping~online-lightning.html
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Comment on Do I need a permit for remodeling my kitchen in San Jose? by RalphGerterlyn

RalphGerterlyn — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:12:59 +0000

Yes this is an intire remodel of your kitchen and you are deling with electrical, gas, and plumbing which all need to meet the code requirement of the Department of building and safety.
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Comment on Low voltage wire lighting fitted in the kitchen? by FIREBOBBY

FIREBOBBY — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:43:59 +0000

We have a kitchen/diner built as an extension to the cottage. The diner section has a pitched roof with low voltage lights set into the ceiling. They give a good light and a cosy setting when we have dinner parties. Go for them.
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Comment on Low voltage wire lighting fitted in the kitchen? by jamand

jamand — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:36:59 +0000

I bought mine from Ikea a couple of years ago and they are fine – just a wipe every week or so – you cannot stop some dust build up – but on the whole not as bad as some light fitments you can get
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Comment on Do I need a permit for remodeling my kitchen in San Jose? by handyman6667

handyman6667 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:33:59 +0000

Most people I know do these smaller projects without permits due to time and cost, but if you decide to do that make sure everything is done exactly correct to your local building codes. Don’t just trust your local contractor, make sure your know yourself. That way if you ever sell the house it will pass inspection.

Also I would call the city building dept. for information regarding what is required for a project of this scope:

City of San Jose
200 East Santa Clara Street
Tower, First Floor
San Jose, CA 95113-1905

Phone: (408) 535-3555

The one in SF is very helpful with information, and I would expect the same from San Jose.
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Comment on What is a good substitute for ugly florescent lighting in a kitchen? by shgadwa

shgadwa — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:54:59 +0000

We just have standard 60watt bulbs. It works OK though some do not like yellow light. I do not like it either but, it is cheap.
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Comment on What is a good substitute for ugly florescent lighting in a kitchen? by Ron

Ron — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:13:59 +0000

There are several things to be considered here. You say "ugly lighting." Does this mean you are all out against any type of florescent lighting, or just the ugly kind?

Consider, that the cost of operating a florescent fixture is far less than an incandescent fixture. Also consider that florescent lamps life is 20,000 hours compared the the 2,000 hour life of an incandescent bulb.

Every fixture does the same thing. They provide lighting. The beauty or ugliness of them depends on the outer casing. Many florescent fixtures come in attractive casings. Perhaps you need to look in that direction.

As far as alternative lighting, track lighting is the best bet for proving lighting to specific areas. You can spotlight where you want lighting. This will not usually provide whole room lighting.

To provide whole room lighting will require a central fixture with sufficient wattage to light the area.

You choices are: florescent, incandescent, or track lighting, or a combination of several.
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Comment on What is a good substitute for ugly florescent lighting in a kitchen? by llittle mama

llittle mama — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:46:59 +0000

You can buy florescent lights in a box like case, it has a wooden frame and a frosted panel for the light to shine through, a lot of the display homes have them; Look at Lowes or Home Depot
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Comment on What is a good substitute for ugly florescent lighting in a kitchen? by dawnb

dawnb — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:59:59 +0000

Then hang a chandelier or buy the new "track" lighting look. They have four or five track looking lights on one rod that connects to a single fixture connection. Looks great and gives off considerable light. They are showing these at most of the larger Loews stores but are available in lighting stores as well.
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Comment on What is a good substitute for ugly florescent lighting in a kitchen? by Cica

Cica — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:54:59 +0000

You could put in recessed lighting yourself… It’s not hard at all. But as the first answer suggests, be certain to cut off all circuits to that point. Here’s a search page I did for you; look through and see which one is right for you: http://web.diynet.com/diy/web/searchResults?searchString=recessed+lighting&submit=Search
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