ggg wrote:

I'm in NYC where lighting experts overcharge. I'm interested in
eventually getting track lighting from Ikea for one room that really
needs light. Is it possible to install your own track lighting, run the
wire to a plug in outlet and have a switch to click on and off or is it
all wall switch controlled. I don't know anything about track lighting.
I plan on the window wall having the curtains cover the entire wall
anyway so the wire can go down that wall hidden by the curtains.

Thanks.


It *can* be done that way. There are legitimate objections to it
because the Code prohibits the use of flexible cords for permanent
installations (with few exceptions). You'd have to be the aribiter.

Look for a track power take-off box that has knock-out provisions
in the side or bottom (facing you) which could accept a suitable
cord strain relief. The dealer ought to be able to suggest something.

Jim