Convert Recessed Light To Regular Light Fixture

Hang any pendant or other light fixture of 50 lbs.

Convert recessed light to regular light fixture.

Remove existing recessed fixture by twisting out light bulb turning and removing casing and releasing clips that hold recessed light shell to socket. Transform your existing recessed lighting into a pendant or light fixture. Open the electrical box to expose the wiring connections. Or less where recessed lighting is currently used in your home.

This unique patent pending recessed light converter offers a quick and easy home upgrade with no major remodeling. A recessed light sometimes called a can light has both its housing and bulb recessed above the ceiling drywall. Install recessed fixture converter follow kit instructions to install converter. Pull the recessed light fixture and its attached electrical box carefully out of the hole in the ceiling.

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. Unscrew the old bulb from the recessed lighting housing. Unless the can for the recessed light is fixed to the framing of your house or at the very least to your ceiling the pendant light will pull the can out of the ceiling eventually. But i ran into a slight problem when i realized that it was actually a recessed light fixture and i bought a hard wired pendant.

You should see the light socket at the top of the well. Make note of the connections and. Squeeze the side spring clips to remove the light housing. Remove the old trim from the outer ring of the housing.

Without giving up the style of the cool pendant light i found a way to convert a recessed light to accept a hardwire fixture. If not when you install the pendant then eventually as gravity works on it and temperature and humidity fluctuate. This 4 out of 5 stars rated pendant light conversion kit helps you transform your recessed lighting into a pendant fixture without the need for any remodeling. The can converter r1 recessed can light conversion kit for 4 inch 5 inch and 6 inch recessed cans utilizing incandescent bulbs white 4 6 out of 5 stars 26 31 95 31.

The design is horrendous and dangerous. If only these worked anywhere nearly as easily. I also solved the issue of the light fixture not being centered over the sink this can happen if you have a joist in your way.