Before you begin, think about the effect you want to achieve and how to best obtain it. Then ask yourself the following questions: What type of light do I want?

Recessed lights with baffle trim provide a full, wide beam of light. Recessed lights with eyeball trim allow the light to rotate so you can focus it on a specific area. What's above the ceiling? Measure the ceiling hole to determine the size housing and trim you need. If an attic is above the ceiling, the project is pretty straightforward. Since you're working with an existing light fixture you'll need a remodel housing; however, if the housing will be surrounded by insulation you'll need one that's insulation rated. If there's another floor above, the project is more involved.

Utilitech 2-pack of recessed retrofit downlights illuminates multiple areas of your home Compatible with most 5-in or 6-in new construction and remodel housings 10.5-watt (50-watt equivalent) integrated LED with 600 lumens and 5000K emits daylight white light, and provides 35,000 hours of maintenance-free operation Energy star certified.

You may need a shallow ceiling housing, and the wire may have to be fished through the ceiling frame. What kind of wiring do I have? Is the existing wiring aluminum or copper? Use wiring that is the same material and gauge (thickness) as the existing wire.

If the existing wiring is fabric-insulated or has no ground wire, have a qualified electrician inspect it to determine if the wiring should be replaced. How many lights do I want to add? You can add lights that draw as many watts as the existing fixture without overloading the circuit. Example: If the existing fixture uses (4) 100-watt bulbs. 4 x 100= 400 watts total capacity You can safely install up to 400 watts of lighting on the circuit. If you plan to use more watts than the existing fixture, have an electrician determine what the circuit can carry.

Watch our Video. When working with electricity always: • Turn OFF electricity at the main fuse box (or the circuit breaker box) that controls the power to the fixture or the room you’re working on. • Test the wires to ensure the power is OFF. • Place the wall switch in the OFF position. • All electrical connections must be in agreement with local codes. Check with local authorities to see if a permit is required. • If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Password router huawei hg530 etb. • Do not use bulbs with wattage greater than specified for this fixture. Watch our DIY Basics video.

I intended to install Lowe's Utilitech 3' Non-IC White Gimbal Recessed Kits in a 4 light array under a soffit in my basement. The soffit encases part of the plumbing stack (metal pipes - main plumbing stack), a black PVC pipe running away from the stack and of course some 2x4 housing. There is NO insulation in or near where I've cut the holes. I can't get a consistent answer on this, I even called HD's commercial electric provider (Utilitech is now Catalina Lighting and has no phone number), and still can't get a consistent answer: Is is prudent or safe to install non-IC lights in an area near pipes if there is enough clearance? What about new (couple of inches clearance) to the black PVC pipes?

My alternative is to use IC and damp rated remodel cans from Twice Bright which are 25W or non-IC rate 50W cans from the same company which are extremely low profile (4' vs. 6' on the Utilitech's). Advice would be greatly appreciated - this is the final step in a massive basement redo and I'm ready to be done with it.