Turning Recessed Light Pendant Light

Preassemble the mounting bracket which will support the new pendant light.

Turning recessed light pendant light.

It provides dimension and illumination to the space. Be sure to read and follow the instructions in the light conversion kit. Great over counters bedroom dining room and hallways. This outdoor lantern has been converted to a ceiling light in this bathroom.

Screw that into the socket. Gather all the supplies and remove the light bulb from the recessed light fixture. Adjusts to fit any recessed can size between 4 inch and 6 inch for use with any. Unscrew the lightbulbs from the recessed fixture.

Remove existing recessed fixture by twisting out light bulb turning and removing casing and releasing clips that hold recessed light shell to socket. If not when you install the pendant then eventually as gravity works on it and temperature and humidity fluctuate. The most important step is to switch the circuit breaker off. How to convert a recessed light to a hanging light.

If you have recessed can lighting you can use this hardware kit to turn it into a beautiful pendant light. Turn off the electricity to the light fixture circuit at the main electrical panel. How to change a recessed can light into a pendant light switch circuit breaker off. Converting a few recessed lights into pendant lights can vary the look of the room and bring a light source closer to where it is needed.

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. The design is horrendous and dangerous. It also comes with mounting plates that you install onto the can lights. Unique patent pending design allows you to transform existing recessed lighting into a pendant or other light fixture.

For use with pendants or other light fixtures of 50 lbs. Attach the crossbar provided with the kit. Westinghouse has the full instructions on their website but i thought it would be helpful to show you pictures of the steps along with what we did to convert our recessed can lights into beautiful pendant lights. If only these worked anywhere nearly as easily.

White decorative medallion can be painted to match any decor. Convert a recessed light into a pendant fixture. Adjusts to fit any recessed can size between 4 in. Disconnect and remove the trim from the recessed fixture.