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1. Saw a slot in the ceiling for access to the ceiling joists and top of the wall for wiring. Then lay out and cut holes for the recessed light housings.
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2. Find an existing box to use as a power source (see text) and turn off the power to the outlet at the main electrical panel. Break it out and use the hole to fish a power cable to the new switch location.
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3. Cut in the new switch box according to your plan. Use a remodeling box that has built-in cable clamps. Don’t mount the box until you’ve pulled in cables from the power and lights.
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4. Drill through the top plate and the joists to create a route for the cables. Keep the holes centered on the plate and at least 2 in. from the top and bottom of the joists.
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5. Reach through the recessed light holes to drill through joists that aren’t accessible from the slot in the ceiling.
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6. Drop a weighted string down through the hole in the top plate and tape the end of the cable to it. Pull the cable up and route it over to the switch hole.
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7. To run cables through difficult areas, tape them to a metal fish tape and pull them back through joist spaces.
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8. Nail up standard “new work” housings in open ceilings. Use the junction box on this low-voltage fixture to connect wires leading to other low-voltage fixtures.
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9. Wire remodeling housings before you slide them into the ceiling. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for wiring the fixture and mounting the box.
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10. Push the power and switch cables into the remodeling box and label them. Then slide the box into the opening and tighten the screws to secure it. Connect the wires as shown in the article.
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11. Install a new remodeling box at the old outlet location. Connect the new wires to the power source, then reconnect the outlet.
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12. Call for an electrical inspection, then patch and paint the ceiling. Finish up by installing the trims and lamps according to your plan.
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