Convert Recessed Light Into Chandelier

The recessed light converter adjusts to any can size between 4 in.

Convert recessed light into chandelier.

This very beautiful and stylish screw in pendant light conversion kit is one that converts an ordinary recessed light into a suspended mini chandelier with ease. You can actually buy a kit that will convert your recessed light into a junction box where you can hang any kind of light that you want. Disconnect and remove the trim from the recessed fixture. 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.

You can easily learn how to convert a recessed light in a hanging pendant over a kitchen island or dress up your foyer with a recessed light conversion that transforms a boring canister light into a sparkling chandelier. This converter works with existing recessed cans that use medium base par16 r16 a19 r20 par20 br25 br30 r30 par30 br38 par38 br40 or r40 light bulbs and is suitable for damp locations. Turn off the electricity to the light fixture circuit at the main electrical panel. The design is horrendous and dangerous.

If not when you install the pendant then eventually as gravity works on it and temperature and humidity fluctuate. Screw the prewired socket adapter into the recessed fixture. It is basically a screw on light bulb without the bulb but with wires. Pull down the recessed.

Remove existing recessed fixture by twisting out light bulb turning and removing casing and releasing clips that hold recessed light shell to socket. Screw that into the socket. It is a very sturdy and durable pendant light converter. Preassemble the mounting bracket which will support the new pendant light.

Leave existing socket in place. Install recessed fixture converter follow kit instructions to install converter. And 6 in there are no visible screws or hardware and the decorative medallion can be painted to easily match any decor. Unscrew the lightbulbs from the recessed fixture.

Using a simple pendant conversion kit we were able to transition our can lights to a couple of mini chandeliers. You won t be needing any tools or electricians to get this done. Step 2 open the recessed light conversion kit. Remove the light bulb from the recessed light can then pull in the four drywall mounting tabs on the sides of the can with a screwdriver to release the can from the drywall.