Track Components : What To Buy

Track is a surface mounted channel that holds the lighting units (or 'heads') in place and brings power to them. Because it is surface mounted, track is particularly easy to install, especially in remodels. The track is usually mounted to the ceiling but it can be mounted to a wall, a beam or dropped from the ceiling on stems or cables.

•The track itself is line-voltage (120 volts). It typically comes in 2’ lengths (2’,4’,6’, etc.) which are easily cut if needed. Plastic end caps finish off the ends for a clean look.
•Power is usually fed to the track from the end (an "end feed" or "live end") but it can be powered from anywhere along the channel with special adapters known as a “floating canopy”. A cord-and-plug adapter is also common for installations that do not have available power sources in the mounting location.

 

All you need for a track system is the track, your choice of power connector, and as many track heads as you can fit!

 

 

Next : All about track heads!


A closeup segment of track

The very necessary Power Feed

A 'floating' power feed