Steps
6
Difficulty
Moderate
Time Required
2Hours
Estimated Cost
What You Need for This Project
How to Install Pot Lights
Step One
Turn Off the Power
Before you start make sure to turn off the power at the breaker switch to the area you’ll be working on.
Tip: Leave a note taped to the panel to ensure no one turns it back on by accident.
Tip: Leave a note taped to the panel to ensure no one turns it back on by accident.
Step Two
Uninstall Your Pot Light Module
- Unscrew the lightbulb and take out the baffle trim.
- Simply use your fingers and carefully pull down the pot light module.
- When you see the torsion springs, squeeze them together to unclip them from the torsion spring clips. They are located on either side of the housing.
Step Three
Remove the Socket Plate and Socket from the Housing
- Partially loosen the wing-nut in the socket plate. Make sure you don’t loosen the wing-nut the whole way or you’ll lose the nut in your ceiling.
- Slide the plate out of the housing and remove the socket by pushing on either side and pulling it away from the socket plate.
Step Four
Install Adapter & Connect to LED Module
- Screw the adapter into the housing socket.
- Plug in the adapter clip into the new LED module.
Step Five
Install LED Module into Housing
- Push the torsion springs together, located on either side of the LED module, as you push the module into the housing.
- Once they are in place, push the new module into the ceiling for a tight fit.
Step Six
Let There Be Light
Install the light bulbs, pop in the trim piece, flick on the breaker — and let there be light!
How To Terms
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