3 Inch Wide Recess, 94" Flush Mounted Aluminum Profile Y3 for LED Strips

Aluminum Profile "Y3" is a 3 Inch wide recessed housing for high output LED's which is suitable for general or accent lighting applications. It creates a dramatic 3" wide line of seamless, evenly diffused DOTLESS lighting. It is our widest variant of the "Y" series channels and can accommodate up to two rows of high-output LED strips with 2.55 Inch (64.8 mm) of interior space, and properly disperse heat from the strips maximizing their lifetime. Aluminum Profile "Y3" is conveniently sold in 8ft lengths as a completed kit including one pair of end-caps, (3) sets of spring-activated drywall-retaining clips, and a durable premium PC frosted lens (diffuser). View Spec Sheet Here!

Applications

One of our most popular LED channels! Aluminum Profile "Y3" can be used to create beautiful 3" wide recessed lighting. High capacity makes this housing suitable for general lighting applications. It can be seamlessly installed to make continuous runs of evenly diffused lighting up to any length (use joining hardware). It can be used in homes, offices, and commercial spaces and is adaptable with almost any design or space.

Installation

With aluminum profile "Y3", one must have the required minimum depth (1.375"). The housing can be screwed directly into framing or solid ceiling above the drywall or can be installed using drywall retaining clips.

Mounting Method #1 (Direct Screw)

1. Create hole specific to your mounting screw diameter in the center of the housing. If using a single row of high-output LED tape make sure to counter-sink hole so screw will sit flush with housing.

2. Anchor housing to framing or solid ceiling using screws.

3. Install LED strip over mounting screw (if applicable).

Mounting Method #2 (Drywall Retaining Clips)

1. Create cavity for lighting. Note: spring activated clips require 4 Inch of clearance from cavity to solid ceiling, and 3" from center of profile to framing (opens up inside ceiling).

2. Squeeze clips together as you install light fixture so they can go inside of cavity. As recessed LED housing is inserted, clips will engage and "latch" onto drywall inside of your ceiling.

Cutting

To cut your aluminum profiles and make your lighting fixtures a custom length, simply snap the lens onto the profile, and place the channel onto a miter saw with the lens facing down. By doing this you can easily cut both the channel and lens to your desired length at the same time. We recommend using a NEW fine tooth blade to cut your aluminum channels for LED strips. The diffuser/lens is fragile and will easily break with an old blade. The easiest way to avoid breaking a lens or diffuser is to lower the saw blade slowly while cutting.

DOTLESS Lighting!

To achieve dot-free evenly diffused lighting in Aluminum Profile "Y3" choose from the following DOTLESS LED strips.
12V DOTLESS White LED Strip (Most Popular!)
24V DOTLESS White LED Strip

Best Used with the Following GlowbackLED Products

Due to shipping size restrictions, 94 inches is the MAX size for free shipping. You can select full-size 8ft (96 Inch) under product options before adding them to your cart, you will be charged with a FEDEX OVERSIZE fee at checkout.