How To Wire Can Lights In A Drop Ceiling

Installing can lights in a drop ceiling is a great way to add light to a room without having to cut into the ceiling itself. Can lights are also a good choice for recessed lighting, as they can be installed in tight spaces.

To wire can lights in a drop ceiling, you will need the following materials:

Can lights
Electrical wire
Wire nuts
Electrical tape
Screwdriver
Drill

Once you have gathered your materials, you can begin wiring the can lights. Here are the steps:

Turn off the power to the room where you will be installing the can lights.
Remove the existing ceiling tiles to expose the joists.
Drill a hole in the joist for each can light. The hole should be large enough to accommodate the can light's housing.
Insert the can light's housing into the hole and secure it with screws.
Connect the electrical wires to the can light's housing. The black wire should be connected to the hot terminal, the white wire should be connected to the neutral terminal, and the green or bare wire should be connected to the ground terminal.
Secure the electrical wires with wire nuts and electrical tape.
Install the can light's trim and lens.
Turn on the power to the room and test the can lights.

Wiring can lights in a drop ceiling is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few hours. By following these steps, you can add light to your room without having to cut into the ceiling itself.