Wiring for under counter lights

[Luv2travel]

Has anyone added a switched outlet above their cabinets for under counter lighting? The way I see it it would take a switch mounted on the formica back-splash which would be wired to an outlet above the cabinets. If anyone has installed this set up I would appreciate knowing any problems or warnings. Thanks.

[Redtail]

if you have an over the stove microwave thats a good scource where it plugs in. then wire the lights from there. the wires will be nicely hidden in the cabinets.

[damily]

We had that done by Lenart Electrical along with under the cupboard lighting. turned out great and was quite reasonable. He used an existing outlet and turned the top plug into a switch that operates the lights above the cupboards. you could always call lenart for an estimate and see what they say about how to do it yourself - but you might be surprised that after you buy all the lights, wiring and time, it's not going to be much more that a diy project.

[Tom Hannon]

The man you might want to speak to about lights under the counter is TOTV's own RichieLion. He had it done and it looks super.