Adding Lights To Attic

Back at the switch box test once again to make sure the power is off and mark the hot wire with a wrap of black electrical tape.

Adding lights to attic.

Stripping and twisting wires together and adding a wire nut takes only a minute or two. Connect the lamp to the wooden attic studs where you marked the position earlier. Now turn off the power to the switch at the main electrical panel. If your attic is a storage space then you ll need to see what s stored there.

You can then daisy chain additional lights off this light they re generally designed to be wired in series unless your attic is considered a livable space you don t need armor clad. Whether you have a walk up attic used for storage or even just a hatchway access some lighting in your attic space is a good idea. Open an access to your attic and install plywood boards for a walking area. Plus the existing switch will control both lights.

Adding a new light is easy because you can wire it to the existing light. Ceiling receptacle lamp holder with pull chain http amzn to 2dqr12e romex 14 2 wire 25ft http amzn to 2dqqvbo ceiling box http amzn to 2dqqxtk wire. If you re adding a separate single switch this is the wire you ll use to power both switches. Use wire clips around the attic frame at various points to keep any loose bits of wire from sticking out.

Insert a wire through the hole up to the attic. Feed the wire along the frame of the attic and through the holes to where the light will be. A light in the attic can make it easier to build a staircase into the attic or evaluate the space for storage. Then add the wire to your light.

And even if you go up into your attic space only infrequently for inspection or repairs it s much easier if you have lighting. Recessed lighting fixtures made specifically for remodeling projects allow you to add light to any room. Cut through any rough flooring around the wire with a jigsaw. Attic access is not needed and you won t need to patch the ceiling after.