How To Put A Light In The Attic

When you put the breaker back on the light should be working and fully functional.

How to put a light in the attic.

Locate the position of the light switch halfway between the recessed light and the electrical outlet. Simply look in one of the rooms below and make a note of the rough location of the light mounted on the ceiling. Connect the electrical wire from the switch box to the attic light using the manufacturer s instructions. Trace the electrical box for the light.

This is a video on how i installed an attic light in the house attic space. Nail them to your rafters. This is also a hard wired fixture but one operated simply by a pull string. I demonstrate the light install process including installing a new rough in elect.

Basic lighting options install a hard wired light fixture. Less than 30 i needed a light desperately so i could see while moving around in the attic. Measure 52 inches up from the floor and make a mark. Cut all power by switching off the breaker box.

Install a battery operated light. Connect the attic light to its own circuit. Open an access to your attic and install plywood boards for a walking area. A light in the attic can make it easier to build a staircase into the attic or evaluate the space for storage.

Attics often have electrical cabling running through them so an electrician or. Cut these boards in 60 cm 2 foot wide sections so the electrician can move around a large area.