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Old 12-08-2009, 10:44 PM   #1
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Flatwire ?? L.V.


Anyone ever see or use this stuff??

http://www.flatwireready.com/product...ltagewire.html

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Old 12-09-2009, 10:24 AM   #2
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[quote=Bubbles;825436]Anyone ever see or use this stuff??

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I have seen it, but i have never attempted to use it.
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I got a silly question.

If it's designed for low voltage apps (Class 2), why on earth do you need a wall sconce to install it?





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Re: Flatwire ?? L.V.


Tyco / Amp have had a similar product for years that is for 120V.

http://www.ampnetconnect.com/product...3&pn=055307900

I wired a bunch of Radio Shacks with this stuff on the floor. Expensive, but interesting to work with.
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Tyco / Amp have had a similar product for years that is for 120V.

http://www.ampnetconnect.com/product...3&pn=055307900

I wired a bunch of Radio Shacks with this stuff on the floor. Expensive, but interesting to work with.
nice. I don't know what it is about tyco and how they pass this stuff....but it just doesnt seem right burying things under carpet and behind drywall. But, what the hell do I know
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If it's designed for low voltage apps (Class 2), why on earth do you need a wall sconce to install it?
So you can see what you're doing!!
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So you can see what you're doing!!
Why? I do my best work in the dark!

Besides, there are these fancy gadgets called flashlights.
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I see it at cedia every year.

Around here houses are wood framed.....so I fish the wall instead.
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