Convert Recessed Light To Pendant Light

2 unscrew the recessed light bulb from the can light and then remove the trim kit typically this round trim piece just snaps in and out.

Convert recessed light to pendant light.

This unique patent pending recessed light converter offers a quick and easy home upgrade with no major remodeling. Transform your existing recessed lighting into a pendant or light fixture. 1 turn off the breaker for the light you will be working on. Once the crossbar is attached you can install the crossbar that comes with a pendant like you normally would.

Install recessed fixture converter follow kit instructions to install converter. Leave existing socket in place. The conversion kit comes with metal screws. Connect and install the pendant or a flush mount light according to the instructions that come with it.

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. Black to black and white to white. Remove existing recessed fixture by twisting out light bulb turning and removing casing and releasing clips that hold recessed light shell to socket.

Better safe than sorry. 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. Use twist on wire connectors to join same color wires. Attach the crossbar to the can light.

Or less where recessed lighting is currently used in your home. Make the wire connections between the mounting plate and pendant light. Connect the green wire to the bare copper ground wire.