Convert plug in lighting to direct wire and other tips and tricks for Ikea Omlopp
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We show how to convert the plug in Ikea lighting system - Omlopp - to a direct wire version. No need for plugs. We also talk about how to set up different transformers and remotes to run different lights.
Question: Do you have a Video where you show exactly what you do after you cut the cable?
Further, is it possible wire the cable directly into the transformer by skipping transformer plug/cable?
as a cabinet installer I would be crying if I saw this job done to my work with just a little for thought you could have done a much better job jut saying !!
I have looked all over the internet. I want to wire from one AC puck to another to account for varying distances in a closet. The shelf above will be in use so I thought I might be able to route the wires straight back to the wall to protect the wire nuts and connections. Can I wire from puck to puck like I saw on a van build using DC pucks? What do you suggest to protect the wiring on the shelf? THANK YOU so much!
Thats terrible installation. All the transformers and wirings right there, in plain sigth. You could have put everything in the top of the cabinet, and just leave the light fixtures visible Terrible
Very well done! Absolutely the BEST video on this subject that I found!. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Was looking for something like this for 2 years tbh.
I have a similar setup in my kitchen, 2 runs of cabinets separated by my stove. I had the builder prewire for under cabinet lighting.
How could I go about doing this for light tape product?
Stub out low voltage wire to each cabinet run sending them to a centrally located driver. Run a switch leg to the driver.
Great video! Is the junction box from Ikea and if so will it work with the Utrusta set up? Thanks!
No, this is a plug mold starter box available at any hardware store.
Yes, this approach would work for the Utrusta system as well.
What did u do with ground wire from 14/2 power source ? Doesn't the fixture need to be grounded?
Also a Question I was thinking about. I did cut and hard wire lights years ago, just burying the ground as in this video. Was never a problem, but I ain't an electrician lol
Great video. Can one linked remote power two separate transformers that aren’t wired together in series?
Yes
I know nothing about electrical but I do know one thing. I like simplicity and things aesthetically pleasing to the eye. This looked like a complete mess of wires. People can see under your cabinets when they are sitting in your kitchen.
To messy. Why didnt you place all the transformers on top of the cabinets and run the wire down to connect to the lights.
The wires come from the lights. You would have to run them up to the top of the cabinet which is very difficult. In addition, there's typically only 3/4 of an inch clearance between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling. Not enough room to work in! Also, from a maintenance standpoint they would be inaccessible. Not wise! I agree they are messy, and in this case I actually had to rerun these wires because they were just visible when someone was seated at the island. It is always difficult working with IKEA lighting because there's so much extra wire which is why ideally you would use LED strip lighting.
@@prokitchenbuilders I agree. This could have been done so much nicer but it looks horrible. You had the counter top off and could have ran it under there. Ah well im sure it works
bling0023 Yes it could have easily been done that way. I have Omlop in my kitchen too and all of that ridiculously long wiring is on top of the uppers
Build a fascia plate. No need for ridiculous wiring just cover it with a piece of fiber board and color match it.
@@prokitchenbuilders And we wouldn't have learned a thing if it was all out of our sight. I needed to see this.
Was looking everywhere for an answer whether or not I could splice into the wall wart and wire the IKEA Omlopp directly for a cleaner look. This answered the question! Thanks!
Is there a way to bypass the remote to control the lights via a different dimmer switch? One that can be controlled via wifi for instance? Or is it restricted to only being controlled by the remote from IKEA?
Sure, just add a switch leg to that feed. You don't need the remote. I don't know how well the ikea receiver can handle dimming. Not all LEDs are dimmable and I'm guessing there's no info out there about these lights one way or the other. Try it and let me know!
Pro Kitchen Builders they sadly aren’t dimmable by an external switch. I imagine the ansluta remote control somehow dims via DC current instead of AC. Ive hardwired the adapters and they work great just like in the video. Trying to sync them all to 1 remote now.
@@markreed9146 Bummer. Well know we know! Glad you at least got them wired up.
@@markreed9146 THANK YOOOOU!! I've been looking for this answer all over!!!!
Any chance you have an extra remote? Ikea doesn't make them anymore and my batteries leaked and I can't turn on my lighting anymore.
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Does any know if the length of the wires for the lights can be shortened or lengthened? I don't know if it changes the function or output. It would clean it up if you could cut that extra wire out and solder and heat shrink the splice. Thanks.
Did you ever get an answer for this? I was thinking of buying new connectors, cutting the wires, and crimping on the new, but not sure how to source more of those connectors.
Yes! I would love to reduce the amount of wire stuck under the cupboards, but don't want to render them useless if for some reason the wiring system is a little more complicated than it looks. No replies though? Anyone??
Where do I get the transformer ? Can you share a link?
Thanks
Ikea has updated their product line. Check their web site for their newest products.
After some planning I installed two lights connected to the driver and buried it all down the side and on top of the cupboard. But I'll be damned if was was to leave all that wiring under the cupboard. Yuck.
That is the messiest mess I've seen in a long time. Hard fail!
Absolute fail on the installation. Please contact an electrician and have it done to meet the national electrical code. It not only would fail inspection, it also looks unprofessional
Does look pretty messy but it actually did pass inspection!
@@prokitchenbuilders
I am a master electrician. The Wiremold extension box that you used to connect the low voltage to the line voltage is not adequate size. Is the circuit being monitored by a ground fault circuit interupter? It must be. Even though it is low voltage it must be installed in a workmanlike manner, and it clearly is not. There is no way an electrical inspector would pass this project. In addition if there were a fire or someone was to be injured by electrical shock there are obvious liability issues that would come into play. Please have this install brought up to code for your sake, the home owners, and anyone would would be operating in this area. And for everyone who reads this, unless it it a plug and play system, please have a licensed electrician do this work.
Is this legal? I hope so because that’s what I want to do with my LED strip but can you run a lamp cord out of a junction box?
No I don't think this is legit
It would be the same thing as if you were to plug it in the outlet
WHERE DO I BY THAT EXTRA WHITE BOX? THANKS
Home Depot, Lowes, any hardware store. Ask where the plug mold items are
What made you think you can get away with all that bulk wiring under there. That junction box looks like a fire waiting to happen.
Basically you cut the plug and did a hard wire. Where the tips and tricks in this?
What a mess!