Pull the strippers toward the end wire to remove the insulation. Repeat the process with the wire attached to the downlight. The downlight will have 1 black or red wire, 1 white wire, and 1 uninsulated wire. Splice the matching wires with wire caps. Hold the 2 ends of the black wires together so they point straight up. Use a pair of pliers to twist the ends together so they form a good connection.
Twist a wire cap clockwise onto the connection to cover the exposed ends. Repeat the process with the white and uninsulated wires. Tighten the screws over the wires to secure them in place. Hold the spring clips against the sides of the light. Grab the spring clips from underneath and push them up so they lie flush with the base of the light.
Instead, it will just push and snap into the mounting plate you attached earlier. Push the light into the hole until you hear the clips snap into place. Make sure all the wires go into the hole before your light does.
Continue pushing the light straight into your ceiling so the clips go into the hole. Gently push the bottom of the light and listen for a clicking or snapping sound. Slowly lower the light back down to make sure the spring clips support it. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Related wikiHows How to. How to. More References 8. Master Electrician. Expert Interview. About This Article. Co-authored by:.
Co-authors: 2. Updated: June 29, Categories: Lighting. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 28, times. Did this article help you? Yes No. Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Two additional things to consider - the requirement for an RCD protecting the circuit s into bathroom, and IP rating for light fittings to protect against moisture. As this sounds like a new circuit - or an extension to existing - it is highly recommended you get a qualified electrician in.
SJN Electrical Ltd. Hi there, as you are fitting in a kitchen it comes under special location in bs So yes a registered electrician must complete the work. Also they must be fire rated too. I need repair work doing to my ceiling and I have been told by a plasterer that in order to fix the cracks on my ceiling the Hi, I am interested in having dimmable LED downlights installed in my flat. I have been told by an electrician that standard Hi, I would have liked to installed LED spotlights in my livingroom but it seems the ceiling is concrete after tapping on it.
I moved to a new council house about a year and a half. The house is a new property. Could I install Downlights in the hall way Ask a tradesman. Liked Like We are based in Kent so I don't mind popping down to give some better advice if needed.
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Maybe find downlights that allow insulation to be placed over the light. I would go for LED downlights rather than halogen. Taylortwocities , 1 Aug Joined: 3 Sep Country:. Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
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