18 inch Linkable LED Beam Adjustable Under Cabinet Strip Light Plug In or Hardwire Soft White to Warm White Dimmable

Hard wired one each 18", 24",32" and 42". Operated from wall two wall switches wo/dimmers (customer feedback on dimmer use with multiple units was poor). Quality is good as well as the appearance.

This is the second ETI LED Beam Adjustable Under Cabinet Strip Light that I've purchased. It, too, is being installed unconventionally—mounted atop and behind a 48" wide by 82" high curio cabinet and used as up-lighting. The ceiling height in the room is 18' and the 32" LED fixture successfully provides uniform indirect lighting with a pleasing ambiance to an entire corner of the living/dining room. Note that the power cord only fits the "power in" end of the light fixture (nearest the toggle switch). The light is controlled by a Wi-Fi smart plug.

18 in. LED Beam Adjustable Under Cabinet Light - a Home Depot Seeds Program Review This ETI Under Cabinet LED Light is eighteen inches long, has an adjustable beam and is dimmable. The documentation says it uses 9 watts, that it’s 500 lumens brightness and the temperature (color), if on a dimmer switch, can be from 3000K to 2200K – from warm white to warm. The documentation also says its rated life is 50,000 hours. Multiple lights can be linked together with only one of them needing to be connected to power. I needed additional light under some of my kitchen counters. I have some compact florescent (CFL) under counter lights beneath the right side of my cabinets but needed some on the other side. Once I installed this LED light, the difference between it and the CFL lights is immediately apparent. The “instant on” of the LED lights is far better (in most cases) than the warm up time needed for the CFL lights to get to full brightness. The color of the LEDs was more to my liking as well, though it would be possible to get CFL tubes that would come close to the same color. There are several installation options available. The package includes the hardware needed to direct wire the fixture. There’s also a cord that allows the light to be plugged in and there’s a short linking cable to allow connecting another light in “daisy chain” fashion. The documentation says I could connect 30 of these 18 inch fixtures together using the linking cables. I linked a second, 12 inch, fixture to this 18 inch one. There are also options for attaching the fixture under the cabinets. There are mounting holes in the fixture that allow you to attach the fixture directly or, the option I chose, a metal mounting plate that attaches under the cabinet which allow fixture to attach to it magnetically (magnets are already on the fixture). This is convenient since the entire fixture can be quickly dismounted for cleaning if needed. I find the magnets hold the fixture pretty well but, if the fixtures are subject to being hit, they could get knocked off of the plate. The entire installation could not have been easier and it took about ten minutes. I don’t have the light on a dimmer switch so I wasn’t able to test that functionality. The adjustable beam is accomplished with a thumb dial that directs the direction of the beam. I saw very little difference when I used it since the light covers a pretty broad area. I suppose some could find this feature useful. I really like the light for its brightness and energy efficiency. The mounting and powering options are great. I’m not so sure about the adjustable beam for my use and, since I don’t have the light on a dimmer switch, the dimmable feature is overkill for me. I really would like to have seen the ability to replace the LED light in the event the light is broken or you outlive the 50,000 rated lifetime hours. Replacing the entire fixture seems the only option and that really seems like a waste. All in all this is a great light but it has more features than I need or would use.

This is the 18” ETi under cabinet LED light. What makes this fixture interesting is its dual mounting options. It can be mounted in a traditional way, screwed directly to the underside of a cabinet, or it can be mounted using a steel mounting plate which the fixture sticks to via magnets. This latter method allows you to remove the fixture to localize the light, if desired (it can easily be moved along the mounting plate and stuck in various locations). The fixture can be either hardwired or it can be plugged in to a receptacle. Either way, everything you need for the installation is included, even a cable and connector so you can link several fixtures together. I also have the 24” version of this fixture and was able to test the linking feature. It worked as expected—when you turn on the power, both lights go on. Photo 1 shows what you get in the box. Photo 2 is a close-up of the cables and bag of parts. The fixture is easy to install, especially if you’re just plugging it in. The supplied instructions are pretty good, except for a couple of small problems. The section entitled Tools Required specifies a power drill with a 1/8” bit, but the manual never explicitly tells you to drill a pilot hole using this bit (it only specifies to use a power tool to drive the screws). And on page 5 there is a typo—the illustration refers to the power cord as part HH, when it should be GG. The actual text is correct. These are very minor issues and I didn’t take any stars off for this. I installed the fixture under one of my shop cabinets by screwing it directly to the cabinet. Next I plugged it into a nearby receptacle. You can also use this light on a dimmer, but for my application, I’m only going to need it to be on full or off. Photos 3 and 4 show the fixture installed and on to give you an idea of the light output. The fixture also features an adjustable beam—there are tabs at each end that you can turn that rotate the bulb to adjust where the beam points. I my installation, there wasn’t a big difference in the spread of the light as I rotated the bulb, mainly because the fixture is very bright and lights up a nice area below it. Overall, I found the fixture was very bright and it lit up my counter nicely. It comes with a 5 year warranty.

I'm really impressed with how bright this light is. I'm actually using it in my shop for supplemental lighting that I can easily move around. The adjustable beam is a neat feature which was helpful when I had this under a kitchen cabinet. Mounting is very easy, two screws for the plate and then the light attaches with via magnets, so its pretty much a plug and play right out of the box. Another thing I like about this light is the fact that it comes with an electrical cord (not all under cabinet lights do) and it comes with a cord to connect it to additional lights. I like this better than my other under-cabinet light because it is cheaper, brighter, and it comes with power supply cords.

Excellent Lamp - super easy install (above my kitchen counter top). Gives off plenty of light which is dimmable. Many mounting options available. Can be hard wired or plug in. The magnetic base makes it even easier to install. Very strong magnets keep the unit from sliding. Very well thought out lamp. Has 6 knock out plugs for hard wire installation. All necessary hardware and simple to understand directions included. I have this unit linked to their 24 in. model (304474958) When linked each unit operates independently.Can be used with a dimmer switch. WARNING - Do Not Use The Hard Wire Connection and the Plug In Connection at the Same Time. A Dangerous Situation My Occur.

This is the best, most versatile light around! You can link an additional 18" light fixture with an additional plug connector provided, and you can tilt the angle of the light bulb to direct the light within a max. 45 degree angle. It can be mounted by a magnetic strip, screwed into the under cabinet location. The brightness is 500 lumens and costs approx. $1.08/yr. It can be used for commercial or residential usage. If you plug it into an outlet, the electric cord extends 5 feet. I placed my light under a shelf in my sewing area to extend the brightness of the work area I use. I absolutely love this light - it's the best feature I've added to make my sewing area fully functional and bright.

Just what we need to light up under the counter. Love not having to worry about battery replacement.

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