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Installation of recessed ceiling lights.
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.
A recessed light assembly consists of the housing photos 8 and 9 trim photo 12 and lamp.
For example recessed lighting spacing for an 8 foot high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light.
This will give good spacing for general room lighting.
Follow the instructions included with your recessed light for exact installation procedures.
Mark the locations for the recessed lights on the ceiling.
Compatible with most 5 and 6 in.
A good general rule for placement if to divide the height of the ceiling by two.
Drill a hole through the drywall ceiling at each light location using a drill and 6 inch diameter hole saw.
This guide will explain how to install recessed lighting on a sloped or vaulted ceiling.
Pull cable from the power source to the first recessed light and leave approximately 18 inches of wire hanging from the ceiling.
Then paint the ceiling and finally install the recessed light trim and lamps photo 12.
Choose locations that fall between joists and away from other obstructions.
Use fish tape to pull 14 2 nonmetallic electrical cable from light hole to light hole.
If you have an existing light fixture that you are replacing disconnect it before you begin the process of how to wire recessed lights.
The result is the amount of space to leave between each light.
Repeat this for each light fixture.
The basic installation of recessed can lights runs from 200 to 250 per fixture for labor alone for each fixture the process takes about 2 1 2 hours at a 85 to 105 per hour labor rate.
Both new construction and remodel projects take this long to install each one.