Project details
Skill
3 out of 5Moderate
Cost
Free
Estimated Time
Less than an hour
Steps:
- Before doing any electrical work, ensure the power is turned off at the circuit breaker.
- It’s best to trace the path of power from the circuit panel to determine which fixtures are receiving constant power and which are receiving switched power.
- Setting basement lighting to one switch may be as simple as changing the path of power at one splice and require no additional rewiring.
- When rewiring, updating to an LED fixture can save electricity.
Resources:
All materials for this project, including fixtures, non-metallic wire, and switch can be purchased at a home center or electrical supply house.
Scott installed the 7″ Spin Light LED kit fixture (model# 54606242), manufactured by ETI Solid State Lighting.
Expert assistance with this project was provided by Caron Electric.