Recessed Lighting Installation need not be a daunting task. This guide will give you a step by step that will help in installing recessed lighting in your house. Recessed lighting is discrete but is glamorous and elegant and it changes the ambiance of the room there by becoming very popular.
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| Recessed Lighting Installed in a room |
Having recessed lights installed properly is especially important to avoid any dangers from electric shocks and at the same time producing the desired effect. Having the right equipments, following this procedure is simple for recessed lighting installation.
1. Even if you are licensed electrician, always turn off the power circuit while installing recessed lighting. What happens if someone switches on the power back when you are working? Instant electric shock. So always secure the circuit panel by making sure it’s locked while you work on recessed lighting.
2. Where do you want the individual lights installed? Every pack of recessed lights has the manufacturer’s instructions, follow the instructions as give. Where you want the light to go drill a hole, the size as per manufacturer’s instructions, either on the ceiling or the plastered walls.
3. What do you use to drill the hole? Use either a saw for ceiling or board and a drill for plastered walls. Always use the right equipments.
4. if you are replacing an existing recessed lighting, its always advisable to start the process by disconnecting the previous recessed lighting fixture from power source.
5. At each point where a recessed light will appear, pull the wire out and leave at least 16 inches of the wire hanging. This is the end where you will tie the light and the extra wire will allow enough slack to wire the recessed light.
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| Recessed Lights Installed in a Row. |
6. After putting in the wire, its time to fasten each recessed lighting to the wiring. The cans are arranged in series meaning there is a wire leading from one can to the next. Connect all the wires till the last can is connected. Always cap the connections with wire connectors.
7. Push back the hanging wire so as to reach the base. Mount the recessed lighting with the trim pieces together and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. After u ensures each can is securely mounted together with the trims, screw in the light bulbs.
9. Switch on power at the power circuit and enjoy the glamor and elegance of your new recessed lighting.
When you are not sure about recessed lighting installation, always consult a licensed electrician