Supplies
- Ceiling mild
- 4-inch PVC previous work spherical electrical field (as wanted)
- 4-inch steel previous work spherical electrical field with brace (as wanted)
- Cable clamps (for steel bins)
- Painter’s tape
The best way to Hold a Ceiling Gentle (6 Kilos or Much less)
Use a 4-inch plastic (PVC) previous work field to hold a ceiling mild that weighs six kilos or much less.
An previous work electrical field is supported by the ceiling drywall alone. Adjustable mounting ears seize the ceiling drywall from the again to carry it in place.
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Find the Ceiling Joists
Slide the stud finder throughout the meant set up space to seek out the ceiling joists. Mark the joists on either side of the set up space with a number of tabs of painter’s tape.
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Measure to the Set up Spot
Measure between neighboring joists with the measuring tape. Decide the middle spot by halving the quantity. Mark the middle spot with the pencil.
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Minimize the Ceiling Gap
Minimize a 4-inch-diameter gap within the ceiling drywall with the outlet noticed hooked up to the electrical drill. Or, manually minimize the outlet with a drywall jab noticed.
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Clear the Ceiling Gap
Clear contained in the ceiling gap by hand, eradicating insulation and different particles. With the utility knife, minimize away ragged edges produced by chopping the outlet.
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Insert the Wires within the Field
Use fish tape to drag the electrical cable to the set up spot. Insert the electrical cable into the again of the previous work plastic electrical field.
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Insert the Field within the Ceiling Gap
Push {the electrical} field into the ceiling gap and maintain it in place along with your free hand.
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Tighten the Ceiling Field
Tighten the 2 or three screws (relying on the producer) on the outer body of {the electrical} field by turning them clockwise.
Proceed to press upward along with your free hand till all attachment ears are firmly in place.
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Connect the Mounting Straps to the Ceiling Field
Screw the pair of flat mounting straps included with the ceiling mild to {the electrical} field.
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Connect the Wires to the Ceiling Gentle
Connect the wires of the electrical cable to like-colored wires on the ceiling mild or as directed by the product directions.
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Hold the Ceiling Gentle
Screw the bottom of the ceiling mild onto the mounting strap and fix the dome or diffuser.
The best way to Hold a Heavy Ceiling Gentle
Use a 4-inch steel previous work field with an hooked up brace to hold a ceiling mild that weighs greater than six kilos.
This field is supported by a brace that tightens between adjoining ceiling joists. The sort of steel field and brace helps lighting fixtures as much as 150 kilos for 16-inch-wide joists and 50 kilos for 24-inch-wide joists.
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Decide Course of the Ceiling Joists
Move the stud finder throughout the ceiling drywall to find out the orientation of the ceiling joists and the space between them. Mark with tabs of painter’s tape.
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Measure to the Center of the Joists
Measure from one joist to its neighbor to find out the space between them. Divide that quantity by two to seek out the center. With the pencil, mark this center spot on the ceiling.
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Minimize the Ceiling Gap
Use the outlet noticed or guide jab noticed to chop a 4-inch-diameter gap within the ceiling.
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Clear the Set up Part
Attain into the ceiling and clear all particles within the set up part. The set up part is a 5-inch-wide strip on high of the drywall working perpendicular to the adjoining joists. The edges of the joists must be freed from obstructions.
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Set up the Brace within the Gap
Unscrew the field and bracket from the brace (if pre-attached) with pliers or a screwdriver. Place the brace within the gap. Orient the brace in order that it runs perpendicular to the joists and centered over the outlet. The legs should relaxation on the highest of the ceiling drywall since they act as vertical spacers.
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Tighten the Brace
Lengthen the bar by hand to tighten it between the joists. End tightening with a Crescent or hex wrench if crucial.
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Insert the Cable within the Field
Insert {the electrical} cable into the again or the facet of the field and clamp it into place.
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Connect the Field to the Brace
Slide the bracket excessive of the brace. Middle the bracket over the outlet. Fastidiously match {the electrical} field onto the bracket’s protruding machine screws. Add the nuts to the screws and tighten them with the pliers.
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Set up Mounting Straps on the Ceiling Field
Screw the 2 flat mounting straps to {the electrical} field. The mounting straps are included with the ceiling mild package.
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Hold the Ceiling Gentle
Rip off the sheathing from the electrical cable, strip ends of the wires, and fix them to the ceiling mild’s wires. Usually, colours ought to match or as directed by the fixture’s directions. Screw the ceiling mild base to the mounting strap.
Ideas for Hanging a Ceiling Gentle
- If you happen to anticipate putting in a ceiling fan sooner or later, it is a good suggestion to put in the ceiling mild on a steel previous work field and brace. You’ll be able to later convert the ceiling mild to a ceiling fan so long as the field/brace is rated for ceiling followers.
- Remember so as to add the cable to the field earlier than putting in the field.
- Steel bins require cable clamps, and these should be bought individually.
- With PVC previous work bins, use a guide screwdriver as an alternative of a drill to keep away from overtightening and breaking the attachment ears.
- Preassemble mild fixture elements on the bottom to reduce the pressure of working overhead.
When to Name a Skilled
Hanging a ceiling mild field is a comparatively easy job that almost all DIYers can accomplish.
Fishing electrical cable by means of the partitions and the ceiling, in addition to attaching it to a reside energy supply, may be accomplished by a licensed electrician in case you are uncomfortable with this a part of the venture.
FAQ
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You connect a ceiling mild to the ceiling in lots of circumstances by inserting a 4-inch spherical previous work plastic electrical field right into a gap within the ceiling. The field is supported by the ceiling drywall alone. The burden restrict for the sort of field is usually six kilos or much less.
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You hold a heavy ceiling mild with an previous work steel previous work field and hooked up brace. You insert the field and brace right into a 4-inch gap within the ceiling, then twist the brace to tighten it between adjoining ceiling joists. {The electrical} field and light-weight are supported fully by the brace and joists, not by the ceiling drywall.
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You’ll be able to hold a ceiling mild from drywall so long as the sunshine weighs 6 kilos or much less. Plastic previous work electrical bins that mount on to the ceiling drywall typically have a 6-pound restrict.