Light Over Kitchen Sink

[papareis]

My kitchen sink has a 42 in wide cabinet over it. I'd like to install a light on the under-side of the cabinet to light the sink area below. An electrician installed a switched receptacle inside the cabinet some time ago in anticipation of the eventual installation of a light. I'd like to do that now.

I could easily install a pancake box on the underside of the cabinet for a fixture. The electrician had mentioned possibly running a wire (stranded?) with a plug inside the cabinet leading to the receptacle. Is this OK to do?

 

[Taylortwocities]

What do you mean by “receptacle”?

 

[Julie.]

What do you mean by “receptacle”?

That's what the US calls a socket outlet.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Ahh. Sorry, not a normal term here in the UK.

@papareis then you can plug your lights in, assuming the circuit is suitable for lighting.

 

[telectrix]

The electrician had mentioned possibly running a wire (stranded?) with a plug inside the cabinet leading to the receptacle. Is this OK to do?

That's an easy option as DIY. fit a plug on a length of flex and plud it in. Clip flex to inside of cupboard.

 

[Megawatt]

My kitchen sink has a 42 in wide cabinet over it. I'd like to install a light on the under-side of the cabinet to light the sink area below. An electrician installed a switched receptacle inside the cabinet some time ago in anticipation of the eventual installation of a light. I'd like to do that now.

I could easily install a pancake box on the underside of the cabinet for a fixture. The electrician had mentioned possibly running a wire (stranded?) with a plug inside the cabinet leading to the receptacle. Is this OK to do?

Yes it can be done. They make factory plugs anywhere from 16 to # 6, my advice to you is go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and purchase a # 14 cable and use that for you light