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Under Cabinet Lighting

Under cabinet and shelf lighting puts light where a ceiling fitting cannot reach: onto a worktop, into a display cabinet or along a shelf. This range has Knightsbridge 2W under cabinet lights with a colour switch, UNDKIT 2.5W dimmable lights sold singly or in packs of three, and 0.8W plinth lights. LYYT adds aluminium LED tape profiles for wardrobes, walls and corners, and a battery switch light.

Choosing Under Cabinet Lighting

Decide whether the lights will run straight off the mains or from a driver, then choose the colour and how they mount.

Mains or driver

The CABCTBC, CABCTMB, CABCTW and triangular TRIBCTBC run at mains voltage with no driver, and the CABCTC is described as a 2W AC light. Each of these five switches between 3000K, 4000K and 5000K. The CABCT lights are non-dimmable, and they and the TRIBCTBC have a 1.2m cable. The UNDKIT3BCCW and UNDKit3WWW packs are constant current and supplied with a dimmable driver, a 6-way connection box and three 2.5W lights, and the single UNDK3WCW and UNDK3WWW are listed as compatible with the matching kit and come without a driver.

Colour and output

The 4000K UNDK3BCCW and UNDK3WCW give 220lm and 225lm, and the 3000K UNDK3BCWW and UNDK3WWW 185lm and 195lm. The CABCTC and CABCTMB give 135lm.

LightSupplyColourDimmingMounting
CABCTBCMains, 2W3000K, 4000K or 5000KNoSurface or recessed
UNDKIT3WCWPack of 3 x 2.5W4000KTrailing edgeSurface or recessed
UNDKit3WWWDriver, 3 x 2.5W3000KTrailing edgeSurface or recessed

Plinth lights and tape profiles

The SFPLBC and SFPLMW plinth lights cast a low glow across a floor or stair and need a mounting depth of 25mm. The SFPLBC and SFPLMW are certified to EN 60598-1, EN 62471 and EN 55015. LYYT profiles hold LED tape: the 156.820UK is a 1m wardrobe rail, the 156.838UK a 2m two-way bar and the 156.905UK a 45° angle for corners.

Brands we stock in Under Cabinet Lighting

Knightsbridge and LYYT.

Most of these lights are made by Knightsbridge, and LYYT supplies the tape profiles and the battery switch light.

Related categories

For longer runs see LED strip lights, for ceiling fittings spotlights and downlights, and for the rest of the home indoor lighting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the simplest under cabinet light to install?

A mains voltage light with no driver, such as the Knightsbridge CABCTW, CABCTMB or CABCTBC. The CABCTW, CABCTMB and CABCTBC are each 2W, run straight from the mains and come with a 1.2m cable, and the CABCTMB and CABCTBC can be surface mounted or recessed. A switch on the light sets it to 3000K, 4000K or 5000K, so the colour can be chosen after fitting.

Can under cabinet lights be dimmed?

The UNDKIT lights can. The UNDKIT3BCCW, UNDKIT3WCW and UNDKit3WWW packs and the single UNDK3 lights are listed as dimmable with trailing edge dimmers, and Knightsbridge asks for compatibility to be checked before installation. The CABCT lights are non-dimmable, so choose UNDKIT where a dimmer is wanted.

Do under cabinet lights need a driver?

Mains models do not: the CABCTBC, CABCTMB, CABCTW and TRIBCTBC run at mains voltage with no driver. The UNDKIT3BCCW and UNDKit3WWW packs are constant current and are supplied with a dimmable driver and a 6-way connection box, and each kit is compatible with up to 6 lights. The single UNDK3BCWW, UNDK3WCW and UNDK3WWW do not include a driver.

What colour temperature suits lights under kitchen cabinets?

The 4000K UNDK3BCCW gives a cool white light, while the 3000K UNDK3BCWW is warm white for a cosy atmosphere. The CABCT lights and TRIBCTBC switch between 3000K, 4000K and 5000K, and the UNDKIT range has 3000K and 4000K versions. For example, the UNDK3WWW is 3000K and the UNDK3WCW 4000K.

What are plinth lights?

Small, low-profile lights set into a kitchen plinth, a skirting board or a stair to cast a glow across the floor or the step ahead. The Knightsbridge SFPLBC in brushed chrome and SFPLMW in matt white are 0.8W LED plinth lights with a screwless design and a minimum mounting depth of 25mm, rated IP20 for indoor use only.

How can I light the inside of a wardrobe?

With LED tape fitted in a wardrobe rail profile. The LYYT 156.820UK is a 1m aluminium profile with an oval cross-section and an angled slide-in diffuser, supplied with suspension hoops and end cups, and it can be cut to the width of the wardrobe. LYYT describes it for walk-in wardrobes, closets and commercial clothing displays.

Is there a cupboard light that needs no wiring?

Yes, the LYYT 410.395UK battery switch light. It gives 200lm, runs on 3x AAA batteries (not supplied) and fixes with a rear keyhole or a magnet, so it suits cupboards, lofts, sheds or under cabinets with no mains supply nearby. It has a simple on/off switch.

Can cabinet lights be recessed into a shelf?

Yes. The CABCTBC, CABCTC and CABCTMB have dual surface and recessed mounting, and the UNDKIT3WCW and UNDKit3WWW packs are suitable for surface and recessed mounting. The UNDK3WWW projects just 11mm from a 68mm diameter.

What does an LED tape profile do?

An aluminium profile carries LED tape behind a diffuser or cover. The LYYT 156.838UK is a 2m two-way bar with two clip-in diffusers for up and down or sideways light, and the 156.905UK is a 45° angle profile with a transparent cover for corners and architectural details.

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Written by the West Midlands Electrics technical team

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