How to Install Surface Mounted Downlights | All About Lights | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner improve his living room with surface mounted downlights. Watch the full episode: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/watch/ask-toh-build-it-downlights #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 hours Cost: $200 - $300 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing Surface Mounted Downlights: Screwdriver Wire nuts Pliers Shopping List: Surface mounted LED light fixtures Dimmer/Wireless dimmer Steps: 1. Find the necessary breaker on the main electrical panel and turn off the power. 2. Remove current light fixtures using a screwdriver and unscrewing the wire nuts to the connections. 3. Tie in recessed light plate to recessed electrical box using screws and a screwdriver. 4. Connect fixture wires to corresponding power wires. Splice the wires together using pliers and cover with wire nuts. 5. Snap in and twist surface mounted downlight to the recessed light plate. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 as necessary depending on the number of lights. 7. Surface mounted downlights can be controlled using a dimmer if the homeowner chooses. 8. To install a dimmer, remove the current light switch by unscrewing the faceplate with a screwdriver. Remove the electrical connections with a screwdriver. 9. Reconnect the electrical wires to the new dimmer switch and screw the switch plate on using a screwdriver. 10. If using a wireless dimmer system, mount the remote control dimmer to the wall. If there is an existing three-way switch system, remove the second switch. Place wire nuts on the wiring and tuck them away in the wall. Install the wireless remote in place of the existing switch. 11. Turn the necessary breaker back on at the main electrical panel to turn the power back on. About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WGBH Boston. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr How to Install Surface Mounted Downlights | All About Lights | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/