Electrical Home Work / Recessed Lighting Specific

[tim]

Originally Posted by DSMStyle

Jet, couldn't we just drill holes in locations and run wires in slotted areas around the edges of the dry wall?

Yes, thats what you do. You can actually get flexible drill bits that are upto a few feet long to drill through studs. It is a pain but that is how it is done. I would suggest finding an electrician for this, it takes experience to be able to do it properly.

[FattyBoomBatty]

Originally Posted by tim

I would suggest finding an electrician for this, it takes experience to be able to do it properly.

This is one of the most repressive statements ever. I was told once that if I've never buffed a car before, I should never try it because I didn't know how. Gimme a break, the only way to learn is doing it yourself.


For your recessed lighting, it's SO easy, do it all yourself, and only call someone in if you really screw it up bad. everything can be fixed in a home, there are products for everything.


I forgot to mention that if you have questions about code, get a book from home depot about wiring, and current codes. Doing electrical work is nothing to be worried about either, like some people have said, if you aren't sure where power is on, flip the main breaker to "off" and go crazy. just work during daylight hours and get a battery powered work light. 2 people is better than one, even if the other is just standing there reading from the book.
Good luck!

[rst95eclipse]

Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty

This is one of the most repressive statements ever.

everything can be fixed in a home, there are products for everything.

I wasn't being repressive. Read my previous post again. I recommended a professional/licensed company due to the insurance. What if the house caught fire due to these lights being installed improperly? I'm certain that there are something that just cannot everything can be replaced.

[tim]

Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty

This is one of the most repressive statements ever. I was told once that if I've never buffed a car before, I should never try it because I didn't know how. Gimme a break, the only way to learn is doing it yourself.

Buffing a car is a little different than doing a bunch of rewiring on finished surfaces. If it was new construction or if he had access to the top side I would suggest doing it himself too.

Experience goes a long way when you are doing something like this. I never said to hire a business, but finding someone to do a little sidework would be a good idea.