How To Wire Recessed Lighting In Existing Ceiling
Make the wire connections inside a new metal junction box.
How to wire recessed lighting in existing ceiling. This video will show you how to wire a series of recessed light in your ceiling. To do this you need to make pigtails in the wires to split the electrical path. I like to use the term daisy chain. When you re adding a light to a circuit you use a technique called daisy chain wiring.
Step 3 cut lengths of electrical wire. Be sure to attach the box cover after making the wire connections. When installing recessed lighting in an existing ceiling a hole is cut in the ceiling that exactly fits the profile of a special remodeling can to keep from damaging the surrounding drywall. If you have an existing light fixture that you are replacing disconnect it before you begin the process of how to wire recessed lights.
In this video i should you how to install recessed lighting in your home or office. The great thing about this install is you don t need the recessed lightin. Take your tape measure and measure the distances between the recessed lighting. Determine a plan for laying out your recessed lighting and install the recessed lights into the ceiling.
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. Watch the entire process step by step. However make sure that you don t tighten down any covers or install light bulbs until you finish the wiring.