LED driver in slighly inaccessible location?

[Steve T]

Hi,
I've decided to install undercabinet led downlights at either side of the canopy that houses the cooker hood above my hob (picture shows this for reference) and the lights we've picked out are unfortunately 12v, as I couldn't find 240v ones with the specs we were looking for.

What's your opinion on putting the LED driver in this canopy, which would mean the cooker hood would have to be taken down to access it?

I can't really think of any sensible accessible place to put it, don't want it on the outside as we would see it and it doesn't seem like a good idea to put it underneath where it would get covered in grease etc from cooking (lights should be fine tho according to the manufacturer).
Thanks for any replies!

 

[telectrix]

can't see a problem with what you suugest.

 

[westward10]

If the canopy is Class II you would have to ensure any connections don't compromise it.

 

[Steve T]

If the canopy is Class II you would have to ensure any connections don't compromise it.

The cooker hood itself is actually not earthed (I've just checked), so should therefore be class II although I can't see a sticker to indicate this. The wiring diagram stuck on to it suggests the motor is earthed though. Forgive me if I'm being ignorant but why does it matter, as I'd be putting the driver and wiring somewhere on the wooden surround (which is what I was referring to as the canopy) that has been built to house the cooker hood

 

[Steve T]

There's a photo of the wiring diagram and label I was referring to

 

[westward10]

Should be fine I thought you were putting it within the hood enclosure.

 

[Steve T]

Should be fine I thought you were putting it within the hood enclosure.

Ah right no worries, thank you