Photos 4 7 show methods of drilling and fishing the plastic sheathed cable.
Installing pot lights in ceiling.
Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.
To install pot lights or recessed lighting you need to locate your beams.
The light fixture is installed above the ceiling light but thin trim might be on top of the ceiling material.
Finish up by installing the trims and lamps according to your plan.
Recessed lights have very low diameter tolerances.
Drill a hole through the drywall ceiling at each light location using a drill and 6 inch diameter hole saw.
Call for an electrical inspection then patch and paint the ceiling.
Do this before cutting the holes for your pot lights downlight or can lights can.
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If you cut the ceiling hole even a tiny bit too big the light housing is at risk of slipping through.
Select cable according to the circuit rating 14 gauge for 15 amp and 12 gauge for 20 amp.
Everything you need to know from how to run the wire to how to finish.
Electrical tape step 1.
Wire the lights step 5.
Make sure you do not snag any wires that may be in the ceiling cavity.
Add bulbs and trim.
Choose locations that fall between joists and away from other obstructions.
Recessed lighting most commonly known in canada as pot lights is a light fixture installed right into the ceiling.
Cut the hole with a drill with a hole cutting attachment and mark all light locations.
Mark the locations for the recessed lights on the ceiling.
Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2.
Most homes will have pot lights installed in some area.
Cut the holes to tight tolerances.