Track lighting

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Track lighting is defined as lighting for a room or other area in which individual spotlight fixtures are attached along a narrow, wall- or ceiling-mounted metal track through which current is conducted, permitting flexible positioning of the lights [1]

There are many different styles to fit any decor. Track lights are a convenient and versatile way to provide task or accent lighting, directed to shine on a specific area or subject. Once the tracks are installed, adjustable fixtures may be installed or removed from the track with a simple twist. This flexibility allows you to achieve the mood or presentation you desire by simply pointing the light where you want it. Later, you can change the presentation by redirecting the light, adding or removing fixtures ([2].

About Track Lighting- Some track lighting systems have a cord which is simply plugged into an existing outlet. These systems require no electrical wiring, but must be located near an outlet. The second type of system provides a more professional looking installation with no exposed wiring, but requires that a few electrical connections be made at a "junction box"(an electrical box in the ceiling or wall) during installation. If no junction box is available along the proposed path of the lighting track, you will need to install one or have it installed by an electrician. This will involve extending a circuit from an unswitched wall outlet to the newly placed junction box. A switch is installed in the circuit between the outlet and junction box to provide on/off control of the track lights. This article assumes that a junction box is already available.