Can Track Lighting Be Cut To Size

Black linear track lighting section allows you to customize your track lighting design.

Can track lighting be cut to size.

A hampton bay unit is sold as a unit complete with end fittings installed that cannot be modified. Mar 17 2009 05 15 am cfr what you probalby had was parts for a track lighting system in which each part is separate and the track can be cut. Do not cut the insulators. The track itself will mount directly to the ceiling or a mounting substrate.

Cut the 120 volt track to any size you need. If you can t find a track that is the exact length you need buy one that is longer because you can cut it to length later. This track lighting section is compatible with all lithonia lighting and hampton bay linear track sections accessories and components. Step 1 place a step ladder under the portion of the ceiling where you plan to install the track lighting.

As long as the system has been planned out properly there shouldn t be too many problems. Although track lighting comes in standard 4 and 8 foot lengths you can cut the tracks with a common handsaw to make them fit into smaller installation spaces if needed. In most instances a track lighting system is easier to install. Cut the track 1 8 inch shorter than the required dimension to allow for the dead end fitting.

Following the manufacturer s directions pull out two copper conductors about 5 16 inch and cut them off. 4 push the conductors back into the insulators and then add the dead end fitting. Lighting track usually comes in sections that are either 4 feet 1 2 m long or 8 feet 2 4 m long. If you want your track to make any turns on your ceiling you should also buy connectors.

The dead end cap fittings are separate and need to be installed on open ends.