How To Install Recessed Lights In An Old Ceiling

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Synopsis:
Ready for a little more light and a little more headroom around the house? In this video Joel is adding a 4-inch recessed light for the upstairs landing of his home, AKA The LEGO Nook. This 1938 home has plaster & metal lath, fire-blocks, and old wiring to obstruct an up-to-date install, but we’ll show you how a professional electrician gets the desired efficient, neat, & quality finish. Watch closely for little eyes waiting to get back to playtime!

Laced within the technical instruction are recommendations and points of professionalism employed daily by Jefferson Electric masters, journeymen, & apprentices.

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National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced in this video:
Free Access Here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
[] Is IC rating in the NEC? [NEC 410.116]
[] Box-Fill [NEC 314.16(A)]
[] Staple Within 12" Of Junction Box [NEC 334.30]
[] 1-1/4" Boring From Edge Of Stud [NEC 300.4]

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction & Project Visualization
1:57 - Light Selection & Reasoning
3:53 - Pre-test & Power Shut-off
5:18 - Box-Fill Code Consideration
8:07 - Removing An Under-Sized Electrical Box
18:01 - Measuring For New Switch Box
22:12 - Cutting For New Switch Box
26:37 - Running Wire From Existing Receptacle To Switch Box
27:47 - Measuring For Light Location & Wiring
34:29 - Cutting Attic Floor For Light & Wire
34:46 - Running Wire From Switch To Light In Attic
39:11 - Cutting Light Hole
42:00 - Wiring & Mounting Can Light
50:22 - Installing A Retrofit LED In Can Light
51:43 - Wiring & Mounting Switch & Receptacle
1:02:19 - Final Test

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