Installing pot lighting in an existing finished sheetrock ceiling
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07-26-09, 07:55 AM
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Installing pot lighting in an existing finished sheetrock ceiling
Greetings!
Is there an alternative to removing a sizeable area of finished ( kitchen ) coffered ceiling drywall to install 5 pot lights? Currently there exists 4, 4 ft. fluroescent lights pig-tailed together & controlled by a single switch. The area concerned is 7' x7'.
Thanks!
Regards,
DSD
Is there an alternative to removing a sizeable area of finished ( kitchen ) coffered ceiling drywall to install 5 pot lights? Currently there exists 4, 4 ft. fluroescent lights pig-tailed together & controlled by a single switch. The area concerned is 7' x7'.
Thanks!
Regards,
DSD
Last edited by DeepSeaDan; 07-26-09 at 09:05 AM.
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07-26-09, 10:45 AM
If you have the capability of wiring each location, you can cut holes (determined by the size can) in the sheetrock, missing your joisting, of course, and install old work cans with IC rating. You say there is wiring there, now. Will you be able to get the wires to each location you want wired?
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Originally Posted by chandler
If you have the capability of wiring each location, you can cut holes (determined by the size can) in the sheetrock, missing your joisting, of course, and install old work cans with IC rating. You say there is wiring there, now. Will you be able to get the wires to each location you want wired?
Currently, the power-line pops through the drywall ceiling
about 19" in from the bulkhead in one corner of the coffered ceiling area, to feed the first fluro. light. I have 3 joists between that point & the opposite side of the ceiling where two pot lights will be located. That is my dilema - how best to feed those lights power with the least amount of sheetrock cutting...
DSD
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07-26-09, 12:18 PM
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Drywall patching is not all that difficult and cutting out some can save a considerable amount of times.
Your splice to the existing wire will need to be in a junction box or fixture and remain accessible.
Your splice to the existing wire will need to be in a junction box or fixture and remain accessible.
