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I have been looking into low voltage under-cabinet lighting. However,
the length of cable supplied tends to be short (2m typically), whereas
I need approx 4 metres. The kits that I have been looking at have AMP
connectors on the cables:

1/ http://www.lighting.eu.com/prolldisp...Code=AU-UPL503

2/ Item 22930 from Screwfix

Is there anywhere I can buy ready-made cables (of appropriate cross-
sectional area) with AMP connectors in longer lengths?

I've seen a few cases of those connectors burned out.
When I've used LV halogen kits, I've normally cut those
connectors off and made permanent connections (unless
the lamp power is very low). You can use mains cable,
but bear in mind the current is 20 times higher than
it would be for a mains light, and it's more important
that you limit the voltage drop or the lamps will be
slightly dimmed.

If this is for under cupboard lighting in a kitchen,
you'll find 20W rather bright/hot. I would suggest 10W
max, or better still, use thin fluorescent fittings.

If you are intent on using halogens, Ikea do a unit
with 2 or 3 10W lamps which takes a mains feed
directly...
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...ductId =83842

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Andrew Gabriel
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