Wiring Recessed Lights In Existing Ceiling

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Wiring recessed lights in existing ceiling. Recessed lights with eyeball trim allow the light to rotate so you can focus it on a specific area. This video will show you how to wire a series of recessed light in your ceiling. Make the wire connections inside a new metal junction box. Reach through the recessed light holes to drill through joists that aren t accessible from the slot in the ceiling.

Slip the can s box into the hole and then push the can body up into the hole until its flange is tight to the ceiling. Measure the ceiling hole to determine the size housing and trim you need. If you re just adding one the wires in the pigtail include the live circuit wire the wire going to the new fixture and the wire from the existing fixture. Determine a plan for laying out your recessed lighting and install the recessed lights into the ceiling.

Pull the end of the cable out of the wall by 6 inches with fish tape. Each recessed fixture comes with its own. Before creating the pigtail or doing any electrical wiring in general it s important to make sure the electricity is off. Pull the clips in so they do not protrude outside the can.

Run electrical cable through the ceiling from the recessed light hole over to the light switch hole. Measure the distance between the electrical junction boxes attached to the recessed lighting fixtures and add at least 18 inches to the measurement. Be sure to attach the box cover after making the wire connections. However make sure that you don t tighten down any covers or install light bulbs until you finish the wiring.

Step 3 cut lengths of electrical wire take your tape measure and measure the distances between the recessed lighting. Turn off the breaker controlling the existing fixture. Watch the entire process step by step. Cut the cable with wire.

Most models of recessed lighting housing have four clips that clamp the can to the ceiling by pushing down on top of the drywall. Recessed lights with baffle trim provide a full wide beam of light.