Install Recessed Lighting-DIY
Posted on May 07, 2010 by Ed
Host Paul Ryan gives a tutorial in installing recessed lighting. This video is part of Kitchen Renovations show hosted by Paul Ryan . SHOW DESCRIPTION :If home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is a home’s soul. If you want to improve the look, style and function of your kitchen, but think the project is too complicated or expensive, DIY’s Kitchen Renovations is for you. From a simple redo to a complete remodel, host Paul Ryan covers each step in the process. No matter what style you have in mind, Kitchen Renovations takes the mystery out of design and layout, flooring, cabinets, counter tops, faucets, sinks, appliances and more. We’ll inspire you to transform your own kitchen–and save thousands of dollars in the process!
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1endallas
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
I installed three …
I installed three can ligths with two three way switch, o when I turn them on one of the light come on first and the other two have a delay of about half of sec. what could be the problem?
guynaz928
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
i have a question, …
i have a question, i have a rather small kitchen with a single light fixture, i wanna add four can lights in my kitchen to update it, can i run em off the power source of the one fixture?
theonlysail
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
I don’t recommend a …
I don’t recommend a single daisy chain for all of the recessed lighting in one area, unless it’s just two or? three cans. this application would’ve been better off with two daisy chain runs. I like two-screw cable clamps myself. MC wouldn’t have been required for the circuit because the house is a “remodel”, not “new construction”… unless the inspector wanted to be a dick.
Yeah, 14awg isn’t recommend if this is going to be a high use lighting circuit, which it will be!
MasterSparkEE
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Couple of comments. …
Couple of comments. First, the other wiring in the attic is done in MC cable, this might be a code requirement for the area. Second, the can light comes with a built in clip to hold the wires, no connector is required. Using the ‘push-n-pray’ wire connectors will definately come back to haunt you someday. Use wirenuts. Third, don’t use #14 wire for anything.
I do like the bunny suit.
matrixmaster79
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Fine video but my …
Fine video but my question is this, how do you run a line down to the kitchen to turn them off?
antzag03
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
I have a 12×15 …
I have a 12×15 living room with a 8 ft ceiling. I decided to install six 4 inch high hats with R20 45w bulbs. I found my centerline of the room and marked that as my first row. I then found the next 2 centerlines of the other 2 remaining halves of the room and got my 2nd and 3rd rows. The width of the room is 12 feet. How far from the wall should my 1st hight hat be postioned? btw they will be rows of two.
tyler9613
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
They make narrower …
They make narrower boxes. Check your local Home Depot…
tyler9613
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
You must buy an IC …
You must buy an IC canister if there is going to be insulation present near the fixture. Non-IC canisters are for places where insulation will not/cannot come in contact with the fixture.
FatChevy7
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
I’m just curious to …
I’m just curious to know when I installed my recessed lights the instructions said to not put insulation within 3 inches of the can. How the heck would I insulate the can so no downdraft is present?
mars0282
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
There is nothing …
There is nothing wrong with having loose insulation, it depends on the amount of it that you have and how compressed it has become over the years. If you have an older home chances are you could probably use some more. How much depends on your current R-Value. As your attic is currently insulated the fixtures in place should be meant to come in direct contact with insulation. With the current tax benefits you may want to call an expert to come blow more insulation into your attic b4 winter.
medsale1
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Thanks for the info …
Thanks for the info mars0282. I have the same loose insulation in my attic. Is it necessary to add more insulation? If so, and I lay the insulation ontop of the fixutures, could there be a fire issue with the heat eminating from the fixtures?
mars0282
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
So more insulation …
So more insulation needs to be added to achieve the R-Value of 38-49. So, the net is, this has nothing to do with the lights themselves.
mars0282
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Insulation is rated …
Insulation is rated by thermal resistance called R-Value. Depending on the type of insualtion used, it will have a different R-value per inch of depth. Most areas in the U.S. require R-Values of somewhere between R-38 and R-49. I think her attic had loose fiberglass which has an R-Value per inch of about 2.5. So if the depth of insualtion currently there was 5 inches, that would be an R-Value of 5X2.5=12.5.
chinaboyzz
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Mr/s ptrollan – The …
Mr/s ptrollan – The suit is to protect the skin from the insulation, which is very itchy on contact with bare skin. The mask prevents you from inhaling it. Do some research b4 U make such an idiotic comment.
kasanj
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Why did he need to …
Why did he need to install additional insulation?
lukasz20
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Looks like the can …
Looks like the can is sticking out above to attic floor. What if you want to finish the attic, and how would you lay the floor if the lights are an inch above it?
hotheroe
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
some of us are a …
some of us are a little wiser, and know better than to crawl around in an attic with shorts and a t- shirt. but dont worry buddy, youll get there one day. you just need more vitamins in your diet.
hotheroe
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
deb was definitely …
deb was definitely hot. she needs to apply for more remodel work to be done at her home on tv ;o)
LightsandLanterns
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Use a shallow …
Use a shallow remodel construction can fishing line to run your wires. You may need an adaptor for your drill. The trims should be a snap, I post a video response
so you can see. Hope that helps!
rfan
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Just curious though …
Just curious though: what what do we do if we have no access to the space above the kitchen at all? like between the kitchen’s ceiling and the floor of the second floor?
miahdavis
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Deb was kinda hot.
Deb was kinda hot.
gogolusa
- 7th May, 10 01:05am
Good video.
Good video.