Wiring Recessed Lights In Drop Ceiling

This video will show you how to wire a series of recessed light in your ceiling.

Wiring recessed lights in drop ceiling.

Diy recessed lighting installation in a drop ceiling ceiling tiles part 3 last year when i talked about our diy dvd shelf project i apologized in the post for the terrible lighting in our photos because our basement was so poorly lit. Sunco lights i used. Install an extra hanger wire at each corner of the tiles where the lights are being installed. Use graph paper to make a scale drawing of your room so you can plan where each light should go.

I like to use the term daisy chain. Watch the entire process step by step. I am installing a drop ceiling with pot lights as part of remodeling a portion of my basement. Https amzn to 2d5hxkz part 1 https youtu be un4beu56oeu part 2 https youtu be jpttwz nyzq.

Find the right lights. Heat is your biggest concern when choosing recessed lights for your ceiling. Electrical tape step 1. Since i am refinishing the entire room newly framed walls it seems like i have a catch 22.

Take your tape measure and measure the distances between the recessed lighting. Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2. How to install recessed lights in a drop ceiling 1. Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.

Installing recessed lights has become a popular lighting option for rooms with a drop ceiling. However make sure that you don t tighten down any covers or install light bulbs until you finish the wiring. Add bulbs and trim. Wire the lights step 5.

Loop a 16 gauge wire through the eye bolts in the ceiling joists that hold the drop ceiling in place. Step 3 cut lengths of electrical wire. I need to get the electrical rough in done before i put up drywall including the wiring to the pot lighting fixtures in the drop ceiling.