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Installation of recessed ceiling lights.
Both new construction and remodel projects take this long to install each one.
Then paint the ceiling and finally install the recessed light trim and lamps photo 12.
Compatible with most 5 and 6 in.
A good general rule for placement if to divide the height of the ceiling by two.
A recessed light assembly consists of the housing photos 8 and 9 trim photo 12 and lamp.
While standard recessed lights are extremely energy efficient led recessed lights can operate for years before a bulb change is required.
Run nm b cable from the power source to a switch box and then to the first hole allowing at least 18 inches of extra cable to make wiring easy.
Repeat this for each light fixture.
The result is the amount of space to leave between each light.
Follow the instructions included with your recessed light for exact installation procedures.
Choose locations that fall between joists and away from other obstructions.
Drill a hole through the drywall ceiling at each light location using a drill and 6 inch diameter hole saw.
This will give good spacing for general room lighting.
The excess wire gives you enough slack to wire the new fixtures.
For example recessed lighting spacing for an 8 foot high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light.
Use fish tape to pull 14 2 nonmetallic electrical cable from light hole to light hole.
Mark the locations for the recessed lights on the ceiling.
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If you have an existing light fixture that you are replacing disconnect it before you begin the process of how to wire recessed lights.