Converting a recessed light to a pendant instructions.
Converting recessed light to chandelier.
Measure the height from the ceiling that you would like your pendant light to hang.
How to convert a recessed light to a hanging light.
Leave existing socket in place.
Preassemble the mounting bracket which will support the new pendant light.
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.
Remove existing recessed fixture by twisting out light bulb turning and removing casing and releasing clips that hold recessed light shell to socket.
Screw the prewired socket adapter into the recessed fixture.
Install recessed fixture converter follow kit instructions to install converter.
Remove the light bulb from your recessed light fixture.
Disconnect and remove the trim from the recessed fixture.
Turn off the electricity to the light fixture circuit at the main electrical panel.
Using a simple pendant conversion kit we were able to transition our can lights to a couple of mini chandeliers.
Unscrew the lightbulbs from the recessed fixture.