Step 9: Turn the Power off in the Electrical Control Box
The most significant thing to remember when you are about to wire something or do any other repairs or upgrades of this kind is to go to the electrical control box in your home and turn off the power. To check if there is no voltage for sure, it is recommended to test the outlets and wires with a wire tester.
Step 10: Install the Wire
There are two options – either to connect the downlights to a switch you already have or to expand the circuit with a new one. Use a wire tape to feed a 14/2 cable through the wall in such a way so that it lines up with the spot where you want to mount the light. In the 14/2 cable, there is one neutral wire, one ground, and one hot. If you already have a junction box, it is also a good idea to install a downlight there, after getting rid of the existing lighting feature.
Step 11: Strip the Wires
Both wires on the recessed light and the wall need to be stripped at the ends. The wire stripper and clamp should be opened the last 1/2 inch of the 14/2 wire between the jaws. Then, you ought to pull wire strippers towards the end cable so that the insulation can be taken off. When you are finished, do the same to the cable attached to the recessed light. You will find black or red, white, and uninsulated wires.
