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    Connect new recessed lighting to outlet or a switch

    Hi, I installed 6 recessed lights in my living room. I’m now up to the wiring part of the project. There is an outlet in the room that is half-hot. The switch just outside the room controls the bottom part of the outlet. The switch has 2 red wires and 1 black. The black is always hot and located...
  2. J

    Recessed light cover - where to buy?

    I have a recessed light over a shower with a 4” glass cover. I broke the glass cover by dropping it :(. Are you able to buy a replacement cover or do you need to buy the entire metal housing and glass that comes with it? I don’t see this at Home Depot or Lowe’s without buying the whole thing...
  3. M

    How to wire recessed lights off a previously switched outlet

    Thank you in advance for your help. I recently purchased a home and while removing some built-ins I found that they had a 14/2 wire running inside the built in between an outlet behind the built in and an outlet next to it. I assumed they ran a new switch off the hidden one when they installed...
  4. M

    DIY how to wire new circuit breaker to new switch and recessed LED lights?

    I recently installed a new 15amp circuit breaker, and wired a 14-2 gauge wire to a brand new dimmer switch. From the dimmer switch I daisy chain wired 6 LED recessed lights. When I turned on the circuit breaker the lights all turned on, but the switch wasn't working. I then changed the switch to...
    • Mannyv777
    • Thread
    • breaker circuit circuit breaker diy led led lights lights new recessed switch wire
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. notanexpert

    recessed light with 2 marks

    Hi, I don't know how to unscrew these ones...tried different options (screw, push, twist). any suggestion? thanks!
  6. C

    How to install wiring for recessed lights?

    Hello, I have installed 6 recessed lights in my living room as well as wall boxes. I’m now at a point where to need to run the wiring. I plan to tap in to a 15 amp circuit that’s tied to my master bedroom lighting. I would have a junction box in the attic to split the power. I want these...
  7. K

    Recessed consumer unit

    Hi guys A customer wants a new surface mounted consumer unit installed. Their current unit is recessed. The cables are not long enough to come out into rear of new board. Any suggestions would be great. 👍
  8. D

    Recessed Can Light Problem - help needed

    I have a recessed can light (Halo H7ICT) that recently stopped working. I checked the breaker, tried a new bulb, and ended up replacing the socket with a new one but none of that worked. I have another light that is on the same circuit I think, same fuse, that is working just fine. I'm wondering...
  9. sythai

    Recessed stair lights !

    Hi Guys Got new build coming up where they're wanting some low level wall lights for the staircases. Walls are : Concrete block + dot/dab finish. Not done any of these yet that have ever been an easy install ! 😫 Doing some Astro ones on job right now complete ballache with no thought for the...
  10. A

    Under cabinet recessed lighting cable needs extending

    Hi all! I have these two under cabinet recessed light fittings that connect to a single switch. I also need to add a lining to the underside of the cabinets, so will end up lowering the lights a bit. However, their cables are currently at their max length so I need to extend/ splice the cables...
  11. M

    Recessed Lights - how to unscrew/unmount this model ? to change light bulb

    Hi all ! I have recessed lights, like in the photo attached, but I struggle to understand how these ceiling recessed lights unscrew/unmount in order to be able to replace the light bulbs ? I prefer asking first before breaking something, and can't find existing advise for this type of recessed...
  12. K

    Attic box: 2 white wires and 1 black connecte/2 black wires connected: install recessed lights

    I am installing recessed lighting on a 3 way switch but neither one of the switches has a red wire. Initially I was going to try to hook up the lights to an outlet that the switches control, but it only has 1 black and 1 white wire. So when I went to the attic to try an hook up the recessed...
    • Kevi376
    • Thread
    • attic black box connected install lights recessed screwfix white wires
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. B

    Recessed LED lights glow while off, but only when laptop is charging

    I am mostly curious as I don't think this is a very important issue. In my bedroom I have 2 overhead recessed LED lights that are not on a dimmer. After several years of living with no issue, last week I noticed that they remained faintly on after turning the light switch off. They glowed...
  14. A

    I have recessed lighting with only 2 wires, black and red, both hot

    Trying to figure out how to properly wire an MR16 LED fixture to light given that I only have 2 accessible wires and these are both hot when the switch is enabled (using voltage detector). No neutral is available here and it's part of a series -- 3 other existing lights function when the switch...
  15. A

    Recessed Light fixture in bathroom need to be damp proof?

    Installing a recessed light in a washroom. I tried to find in the code if the light fixture need to be damp proof, but couldn't find it. I would assume I would need one considering the bathroom would be a damp location? Can anyone confirm? Thanks in advanced
  16. thomasd87

    Installing recessed lights off ceiling fan switch

    Electrical isn't my thing though I know just enough to get me into trouble thinking I can do it after coming up with grand ideas. When I bought my house, it was an older house with the typical cloth two wire wiring. There was one new 3 wire that had been ran to a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom...
  17. G

    Can I remove this recessed bracket?

    Can anyone let me know if I can remove this recessed bracket? I recently had someone close off the wiring so I could patch up the hole but now it’s in the way when I go to put the drywall in.
  18. M

    Lithonia Recessed Grid Wet Location 2x2, 10,000Lumens, Dimmable fixtures for sale

    I have 55 brand new in box, never used light fixtures that are on sale for lower than market. These were purchased under the wrong spec. (10,000 lumens instead of 1,000 Lumens) and need a home. These are great for large high warehouses or locations that need bright lighting. Model Specs-...
  19. A

    4-Way Switched Outlets Converting to Recessed Lighting

    Hello, thanks for taking the time to check out my post. I recently bought a home. The living room had vaulted ceilings, but no overhead lighting. Instead, it had 6 outlets running off of a 4-way switch. I installed LED recessed lighting in the vaulted ceilings and fished a wire down the wall...
  20. R

    Installing a ceiling fan/light tied to four recessed lights

    I am installing a ceiling fan in room with two switches and four recessed lights. Prior to installing the ceiling fan, the left switch controlled the recessed lights and the right switch was unknown. After installing the fan and light, I discovered that the right switch controls the ceiling...

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