Wiring Recessed Lights In Existing Ceiling

To power your new can lights find an existing receptacle or switch box that contains a hot wire on a suitable circuit.

Wiring recessed lights in existing ceiling.

Watch the entire process step by step. Run electrical cable through the ceiling from the recessed light hole over to the light switch hole. Make the wire connections inside a new metal junction box. Most models of recessed lighting housing have four clips that clamp the can to the ceiling by pushing down on top of the drywall.

Reach through the recessed light holes to drill through joists that aren t accessible from the slot in the ceiling. This video will show you how to wire a series of recessed light in your ceiling. However make sure that you don t tighten down any covers or install light bulbs until you finish the wiring. From above the ceiling find the existing electrical cable that comes from the wall switch and connect it to the new cable strung between the recessed lights.

Recessed lights with baffle trim provide a full wide beam of light. Measure the distance between the electrical junction boxes attached to the recessed lighting fixtures and add at least 18 inches to the measurement. 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. Step 3 cut lengths of electrical wire take your tape measure and measure the distances between the recessed lighting.

Pull the clips in so they do not protrude outside the can. What s above the ceiling. Turn off the breaker controlling the existing fixture. I like to use the term daisy chain.

Before creating the pigtail or doing any electrical wiring in general it s important to make sure the electricity is off. Each recessed fixture comes with its own. Recessed lights with eyeball trim allow the light to rotate so you can focus it on a specific area. Pull the end of the cable out of the wall by 6 inches with fish tape.

Measure the ceiling hole to determine the size housing and trim you need. Cut the cable with wire.