electrical
As part of a kitchen renovation, the designer would like us to install sconce lights above the window over the sink. This is a load bearing exterior wall and there is a solid header across the top of the window, so I'm just not sure how to get the wires to the sconces.
I realize I can mount pancake boxes, but I'd have to cut a groove or something in the header to run the wires.
Any ideas for how I could safely wire up these sconces?
From all this, I conclude the following is likely:
I'll mark it accepted when I get complete confirmation.
Outlets need to have their hot and neutral corrected. Outlets need to be grounded or labelled as "GFCI protected" and "no equipment ground."
Fluctuating voltage from the actually hot line to true ground (the water pipe) is caused by current flow reducing the electrical resistance of the line. Voltage is otherwise high and stable for the capacitive currents as they don't induce enough flow.
The bulbs are not rated for line voltage, and that box is likely some form of Rectifier and/or step down transformer. I'd follow the instructions on page 3 of the installation guide.
From IKEA SÖDER Chandelier, 7-armed:
Care instructions
Halogen bulb G4 12V 10W
Best Answer
False wall that projects out beyond the header. If the window is going to be surrounded by cabinets they won't even notice it. A picture would help.