under cabinet lighting - selection guide from iluxx

Under Cabinet LightingSelection Guide

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Why?Ask any chef: a

well-lit work surface is

essential for a functional and

productive kitchen.

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Why?A well-lit working

area provides a functional work

environment and adds pizzazz to

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Why? In short this is an improvement that has a lot of added

value and due to its

relatively low cost,one of the most

cost-effective improvement

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Selection Criteria

The primary objective is to make the work surface more functional. In other words, we want to see clearly. To guide you, we have established the

following rule:

No 1: Light Output

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Selection Criteria

No 1: Light Output

A minimum of 300 lumens per countertop foot is required, ideally 400 lumens. For example: if you

have an 8 feet counter to illuminate, your minimum lighting would be 2400 lumens or

ideally 3200 lumens.

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We want to see the effect of light not the source so even if the luminaire is very pretty the goal is

to make it as invisible as possible.

No 2: Discretion


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The countertop is often a crowded place. To avoid shaded areas, it is best to multiply the light

sources. Linear lighting systems have a clear advantage on this point because the light comes

from all angles.

No 3: Linear vs Spot


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LED systems that project a non-diffused light (without lens or through a clear lens) create multiple reflections on objects which are not

desirable.

No 4: Uniformity


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No 4: Uniformity

Moreover, we see LEDs hot spots that are reflected on the counter, backsplash or objects which is, in our opinion, also not desirable. Our recommendation is to opt for a system with an

opal lens that diffuses the light.


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Unit of measure which determines the ability of a light source to accurately reproduce the original

colors of an object.

No 5: CRI(Color Rendering Index)


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No 5: CRI(Color Rendering Index)

The higher the CRI, the higher the colors are reproduced with fidelity. In the context of this

application, a CRI ≥ 80 is a minimum while a CRI ≥ 90 is ideal.


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With today’s cutting-edge technologies, energy efficiency should be our goal. For a typical

kitchen, a good LED lighting system should be able to meet all our objectives with a power

consumption under 60 watts.

No 6: Efficiency


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A green solution is above all sustainable. It is realistic and legitimate to expect 50,000 hours

lifetime from a well-designed LED system. Suppose that the light is on 8 hours a day, 50 000

hours is a lifespan of about 17 years.

No 7: Durability


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The installation is an important aspect. No special skills are needed but requires a good deal of planning. Each kitchen is unique, the system

must be flexible enough to fit your configuration. Beware of "One size fits all“ solutions. The key

here is flexibility.

No 8: Installation

Your options:

• Fluorescent• Pucks• Flexible LED Strips• DEL Luminaires

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Your options: Fluorescent

Before the advent of LED technology, fluorescent was a common solution for under cabinet lighting.

However, because of its bulky size, we must admit that fluorescent is a technology that is

being replaced a lot more than being installed.

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Strong Points• The intensity and homogeneity of its lighting

Your options:Fluorescent

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Weak Points• Bulky size making a discrete installation very difficult to achieve

• Frequent replacement of tubes• Lower energy efficiency

• Lighting control is more difficult (most systems do not allow the dimming function).

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Weak Points•More expensive installation especially if you need to hire an electrician.

• Delay for the tubes to reach full intensity• Background noise emitted by the ballast and in some cases radio

interference.

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Your options: Pucks

Small lights shaped like a hockey puck. They generally use LED technology and their

installation is surface or recessed mount . Limited in power (1-3 watts), they are usually powered

from a 12VDC source.

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Your options: Pucks

Some models are batteries operated but their power is really too limited for this application. The

pucks are a good choice if the main goal is to create an atmosphere.

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Strong Points• Relatively low cost

• Flexibility of installation

Your options:Pucks

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Your options:PucksWeak Points• Limited in power

• Lack uniformity; shaded areas due to limited lighting sources

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Your options: Flexible LED Strips

Typically sold in 5 meters (16.4 feet) rolls. The LEDs are mounted on a flexible printed circuit and

the tape is fixed via a double-sided tape. This product has been designed to be cut at regular

intervals which allows the use of custom lengths.


Important to note that a new interconnection device must be installed on each cut strip in order to be able to use the remainder of the roll which

makes its use a bit harder.


Flexible strips are available in a wide range of power; a minimum of 15W per meter is required

for this application.

Your options:Flexible LED Strips

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Strong Points• Discretion

• Flexibility of installation


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Weak Points• The light pattern is not uniform and LEDs hot spots are visible because no diffusion lens is used. The following picture is a good example.


Weak Points• Questionable durability because of a technical design (constant

voltage) that produces heat and an installation that does not permit the dissipation of excess heat.

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Important NoteWe strongly discourage the installation of powerful Flexible LED Strip

directly on wood or melamine. LEDs produce less heat than other sources but they still generate heat that must be dissipated to ensure

proper long-term operation of the semiconductor. The flexible strips were originally designed for installation in aluminum profiles and we

highly recommend doing so.

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Your options: LED LuminairesSeveral options are available to you ... but very few meet all

our selection criteria. A few examples:

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And there is the option...

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iLuXx Solutions• Meet all of our 8 selection criteria

• Several standard lengths.• Built here with impeccable quality• Quick delivery in USA and Canada

• Very competitive pricingwww.iluxxinc.co

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iLuXx Solutions: UC1 Series

Mounts directly on the bottom trim

UC1 Series

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iLuXx Solutions: UC1 Series

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Bottom trim width≥ than 1 in.

Interconnection between luminaires

Mounting bracket – screwless

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iLuXx Solutions : UC2 Series

UC2 Series

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iLuXx Solutions : UC2 SeriesSurface mount installation – Ideal for manufacturer

using a double bottom panel.

iLuXx Solutions : UC2A Series

UC2A Series

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iLuXx Solutions : UC2A Series

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Example of an installation behind a narrow bottom trim.

Very flexible interconnexion system

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UC3 Series

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iLuXx Solutions : UC3 SeriesUC3

Series

Ideal for manufacturer using a double bottom panel.

Recessed installation


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UC4 Series

With integrated control module


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UC4 Series

With integrated control module

Mounting with UHB double-sided

tape.

Magnetic mounting for

metallic cabinet

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