How To Put A Light In The Attic

Attics often have electrical cabling running through them so an electrician or.

How to put a light in the attic.

Connect the electrical wire from the switch box to the attic light using the manufacturer s instructions. This is a video on how i installed an attic light in the house attic space. This is also a hard wired fixture but one operated simply by a pull string. Connect the attic light to its own circuit.

I demonstrate the light install process including installing a new rough in elect. When you put the breaker back on the light should be working and fully functional. Cut these boards in 60 cm 2 foot wide sections so the electrician can move around a large area. Install a battery operated light.

Locate the position of the light switch halfway between the recessed light and the electrical outlet. Trace the electrical box for the light. If wiring a wall. Open an access to your attic and install plywood boards for a walking area.

Cut all power by switching off the breaker box. Once you are up in the loft space locate the rough area in which you noted the lights location on the ceiling below and you should then be able to fairly easily find the wires running to that light. A light in the attic can make it easier to build a staircase into the attic or evaluate the space for storage. Basic lighting options install a hard wired light fixture.

Measure 52 inches up from the floor and make a mark. Instead of adding just a light.