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This a video covering how to install recessed lighting in 7 easy steps. As always you should only work with electricity if you know what you’re doing. In this video circular lights are installed in the ceiling.
Step 1
Turn off the power! Make sure to double check using a voltage meter.
Step 2
Decide where to install your lights. With a stud finder you can locate where your studs are and mark where you want to install your lights with a pencil. A good trick shown in the video is to stick a metal coat hanger into the ceiling and bend it to use as a feeler. This will help you to make sure there isn’t anything in the wall where you’re trying to install your lights.
Step 3
Cut the holes. Lights come with a stencil you can trace on your wall or ceiling so you make sure to have the right size hole.
Step 4
Wire up your lights. Install the light making sure to connect black to black, white to white and ground to ground with wire nuts.
Step 5
Install the housing. Once in place bend the flanges or ‘tangs’ to hold the housing in position.
Step 6
Install the trim piece. This connects to the housing. Screw in the light bulb.
Step 7
Turn on the power and test you lights.
If the lights start to flicker or spark or burst turn the power off immediately and call an electrician. Call today for a free recessed lighting installation quote and mention that you found us on CityScoop!
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