How To Convert A Can Light Into A Pendant Light

Feed the circuit cable through the clamp and into the splice box then secure the cable by tightening the clamp s screws.

How to convert a can light into a pendant light. Hang any pendant or other light fixture of 50 lbs. Feed the light fixture s wires up through the base of the plug and out the front. Connect the fixture wires. Transform your existing recessed lighting into a pendant or light fixture.

Next attach one wire to one prong s screw as shown. The original recessed light conversion kit. Attach the crossbar to the can light. The design is horrendous and dangerous.

Disconnect and remove the trim from the recessed. Unscrew the lightbulbs from the recessed fixture. Install a cable clamp onto the electrical splice box of the new light fixture as needed. You can do it.

In this video scott caron master electrician for ask this old house helps a homeowner convert recessed lights into stylish new pendant lights. Convert recessed can lights into track lights ceiling fans more at the can converter. We ll show you how to use a conversion kit to transform basic can lights into a dazzling pendant. This unique patent pending recessed light converter offers a quick and easy home upgrade with no major remodeling.

If only these worked anywhere nearly as easily. Wind the wire in through the notch in the plug and snugly around the screw post. At least 1 4 inch of the cable sheathing outer jacket should extend beyond the inside of the clamp. Unless the can for the recessed light is fixed to the framing of your house or at the very least to your ceiling the pendant light will pull the can out of the ceiling eventually.

The conversion kit comes with metal screws. Connect and install the pendant or a flush mount light according to the instructions that come with it. Start by turning the power to existing light off and not just the light switch. Turn off the electricity to the light fixture circuit at the main electrical panel.

Then push the body of the plug down the wire and out of the way. If not sure which breaker or fuse turn light on an start turning off breakers till light goes out. If not when you install the pendant then eventually as gravity works on it and temperature and humidity fluctuate. The go to work just always be careful even 110v.

Holds up to 50 pounds. Or less where recessed lighting is currently used in your home.