Nora lighting monorail line voltage system
I am considering nora lighting monorail line voltage system to light my large (21′ x 23′) living room. I’d like to install it in a square with 16′ of track per side suspended between 2′ - 4′ below the vaulted ceiling.
Questions:
- With a single canopy how many lights can be installed? Should I consider 2 power canopies? I assume that I need to use a straight non-power connector on 1 side of the square (with 1 power source) or on 2 sides of the square (with 2 power sources). Correct?
- It appears there are 2 methods of supporting the track (stems or cables). How do I determine which system to use? How far apart should the support stems/cables be spaced? (How many do I need per track?)
- Any other considerations or suggestions?
Answer: Because Nora monorail lighting is in the 120V line voltage, you can install as many light fixtures as needed, just like straight track system. You can just use 1 power source, and join 2 segment of 8-foot monorail by using the Nora Lighting Straight Power Connector - NRS90-P81.
For right angle, you can consider using the Nora Lighting 20” Flexible Corner Connector (Live) - NRS90-P82
It is recommend that you spread the support no more than 3 feet apart. You can use either type of support; it’s actually personal preference to use stem or cable for suspending the monorail. For most of our customers (with a flat or vaulted ceiling), they tend to use the telescoping stem for support because it will have the same like at the power stem from the power canopy. For best look, you want the first support ceiling connector to be about 6″ away from the end of the monorail.