Adding Lights To Attic

Learn how to install recessed lights without attic access with this tutorial.

Adding lights to attic.

Recessed lighting fixtures made specifically for remodeling projects allow you to add light to any room. If you re adding a separate single switch this is the wire you ll use to power both switches. You can then daisy chain additional lights off this light they re generally designed to be wired in series unless your attic is considered a livable space you don t need armor clad. Now turn off the power to the switch at the main electrical panel.

Use wire clips around the attic frame at various points to keep any loose bits of wire from sticking out. Back at the switch box test once again to make sure the power is off and mark the hot wire with a wrap of black electrical tape. And even if you go up into your attic space only infrequently for inspection or repairs it s much easier if you have lighting. Attic access is not needed and you won t need to patch the ceiling after.

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Whether you have a walk up attic used for storage or even just a hatchway access some lighting in your attic space is a good idea. Insert a wire through the hole up to the attic. Stripping and twisting wires together and adding a wire nut takes only a minute or two. Connect the lamp to the wooden attic studs where you marked the position earlier.

Cut through any rough flooring around the wire with a jigsaw. Add a light switch to the double gang and attach the neutral to the outlet while attaching a hot shunt to your switch. Then add the wire to your light. If your attic is a storage space then you ll need to see what s stored there.