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| Lighting, Installing Recessed |
| The Home Depot brings you this DIY kit on how to install recessed lighting. |
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Materials: Recessed lights
Cordless drill
Drywall saw
Utility knife
Screwdrivers
Studfinder
Circuit tester
Wire strippers
Pliers Note: Recessed lights are also called "can lights" and are great for reading. They sit above the ceiling drywall. If there's insulation in your ceiling, you'll need to choose insulation-compatible lights and lower wattage bulbs. - Locate the ceiling joists and use the provided template (figure A) to mark a hole between the joists. Score the line carefully with a utility knife, and then cut along the inside of the knife line with a drywall saw. If the hole is even a little too big the can may not clamp properly.
- Make sure the power is turned off at the circuit breaker.
- Run electrical cable from a power source to the hole, leaving at least 16" of extra cable to make the wiring easier.
- Open the light's junction box. Usually there's a plate that pops off.
- Run the cable into the box (figure B) and clamp it. Strip the insulation and make matching wire connections -- black, white and ground.
- Fold the wires into the box and replace the cover.
- To set the light, pull in the clips, slip the can's box into the hole, and then push the can's body into the hole until it's snug.
- Using a screwdriver, push each clip up and out until it clicks and clamps the fixture into place (figure C).
- Attach the trim ring according to the directions of the particular style you've chosen.
- Turn the power back on and enjoy the warm glow of your new lights.
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