How to Install LED Under and Above Cabinet Lighting Hooked to a Wall Dimmer Switch

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LED under cabinet lighting install. Learn how to add LED under and above cabinet lighting running from a smart dimmer switch to your kitchen to improve its appearance, provide task lighting for your counters, and significantly improve the ambiance of your space! Keep up with the latest projects here at Project Billd by: - Following me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectbilld/ - Checking out my website: https://projectbilld.com/ - Subscribing to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBYp0CuhTWVNL4KL-0OSzA?sub_confirmation=1 Resources: Note: if you're not completely comfortable doing electrical work, then call an electrician! 3-Way Switches Explained: https://www.electrical101.com/3way-switches.html Outlet and Switch Basics: https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/wiring-switches-and-outlets/ LED Strip Lighting Planning: https://www.armacostlighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RibbonFlex-Pro-White-LED-Tape-Light-instructions.pdf Soldering LED Strip Lighting: https://www.armacostlighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Soldering-RibbonFlex.pdf LED Wattage Requirement Chart: https://www.armacostlighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Power-requirement-chart.pdf 12V Voltage Drop Calculator: https://www.armacostlighting.com/voltage-drop-calculator/ Disclaimer: The following contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of the links, I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) that I can use to feed the platypus. And it’s always hungry. Materials I Used: (most products will be available at your local home improvement store) Smart Dimmer Switch: https://amzn.to/3KVhrx4 Dimming LED Driver (12 Volt): https://amzn.to/3rA28C6 LED Strip Lights: https://amzn.to/3uNP3r0 LED Cable: https://amzn.to/3xz29tQ LED Strip Light Track: https://amzn.to/3jKdgIu Heat Shrink Tubing: https://amzn.to/3JLXN5j Push in LED Strip Connectors (optional): https://amzn.to/3KRJWLW Old Work Electrical Box: https://amzn.to/3JPzSll Romex Cable: https://amzn.to/37waMuy Push-In Wire Connectors: https://amzn.to/3vsLgi0 Washer Head Screws (1/2"): https://amzn.to/3KVxlY3 Cable Clamps: https://amzn.to/37plxio Joint Compound Tools I Used: (in order of appearance in the video) Ratcheting Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3E5tT95 Non-Contact Voltage Tester: https://amzn.to/3uNRjP0 Oscillating Multitool: https://amzn.to/3Oj4ZJo Nail Puller Pliers: https://amzn.to/3uSRjNu Laser Level: https://amzn.to/3JR9F66 Portable Drill: https://amzn.to/3qxstxH Fishing Tape: https://amzn.to/3jKfwiW Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/33ZcT56 Centerpunch: https://amzn.to/3gBNBPM Scissors: https://amzn.to/3k6gjLn Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/3GK4SBV Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3KVoJRc Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/33dHFKr Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/3jUDckt Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/340NmbO Drywall Knife (6in): https://amzn.to/3uQbAU0 - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/l28z42/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Example Setup 1:06 Adding a Dimmer Switch and Electrical Wiring 5:06 LED Strip Light Connection Demo 6:44 LED Strip Lighting Install 9:27 Differences for the Other Cabinets 12:48 Additional Design Considerations 14:23 Let There Be Light - Goodbye!