Convert Canned Light To Pendant

Gather all the supplies and remove the light bulb from the recessed light fixture.

Convert canned light to pendant.

Holds up to 50 pounds. A recessed light sometimes called a can light has both its housing and bulb recessed above the ceiling drywall. Recessed light converter kit. The can converter r1 recessed can light conversion kit for 4 inch 5 inch and 6 inch recessed cans utilizing incandescent bulbs white 4 4 out of 5 stars 28 31 95 31.

It also comes with mounting plates that you install onto the can lights. Open the recessed light conversion kit. The original recessed light conversion kit. Before beginning this project make sure you have access to your electrical box and you know how to turn off breakers.

Turn off the electricity to the light fixture circuit at the main electrical panel. There are so many pendant light options out there. Each kit is a little different but we ll walk you through the general steps. Supplies needed to convert a recessed light to a pendant light.

I used mini chandeliers but you could also choose more traditional pendant lights like a drum pendant light or an industrial pendant light. Thanks for your comment. I highly recommend using common sense and only installing light weight pendants. Recessed lights that are installed in new construction are secured between two studs.

Unscrew the lightbulbs from the recessed fixture. The recessed light converter adjusts to any can size between 4 in. Converting a standard ceiling light fixture to a recessed light involves removing the old fixture and its electrical box and installing the new recessed light usually in the same place. Only 2 left in stock order soon.

In this video scott caron master electrician for ask this old house helps a homeowner convert recessed lights into stylish new pendant lights. Convert recessed can lights into track lights ceiling fans more at the can converter. Disconnect and remove the trim from the recessed. And 6 in there are no visible screws or hardware and the decorative medallion can be painted to easily match any decor.

Get it as soon as wed sep 30. Be sure to read and follow the instructions in the light conversion kit. 4 0 out of 5 stars 3. Instant pendant recessed light conversion kit antique bronze adapter only w contoured lamp cup.

Pendant light conversion kits convert a light fixture from boring to beautiful in a few minutes. Free shipping by amazon. Attach the crossbar provided with the kit. That being said yes if you choose to install a heavy pendant light it can back out and fall.