Comments on: How do I install a ceiling light fixture if there isn’t one there already?

By: Carson

Carson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:47:59 +0000

Answer #1 is mostly right, but if there is space above the room you are in business. find the studs by an hot out let, and at the celling near the wall drill a very small hole in the celling between the studs with a long bit, leave the bit in the hole or a piece of wire, get in the space above the room and move over 2" over and above the wall and drill a hole through the plate and drop a 3-14 wire down in the wall make a switch box hole above the outlet, take the outlet out "have the electric off" hook into the outlet with the wire now going to the new switch, your wire will be running across the celling to where you want the light, and make sure that the light fixture box is put on the Joyce. if you can do this you will then have bragging rights to all your friends.
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By: Jim W

Jim W — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:28:59 +0000

Each ceiling system is a little different, but a wire can be fished from one of the existing fixtures to the new location. If you want to turn it on from a different switch, you will need to get access from the switch locatio to the light and to a power source. In some situations, you will need to cut several holes in the ceiling and wall to get the wire where you need it. This is why some remodel electricians are much better than others. It is a skill and a little bit of common sense that is developed over years.
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By: Tin S

Tin S — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:08:59 +0000

If its a one story houst its easy. Cut a hole to size for a outlet box , and get in attic and install a hanger. iTs a small metal spreader that is ajustable. Nail it to the joist and install box. Then Scavenge electric power from one of boxes in the attic. There will be a few up there. And you are all set. If you did not follow all this , then I would get a electrician to do it. Good luck. On a two story I would get an electrician.Period
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