Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - 3 New Pendants to replace 1
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jkevin
02-02-05, 03:45 PM
I'm replacing a standard medium base pendant fixture with 3 50W halogen
mini pendants. I should be able to wire into the switch loop and extend the loop throught the 3 new fixtures, correct?
I installed the old pendant 11 years ago with no problems, replacing an unsightly track system.
I'm hoping that the existing lead for the fixture will reach the 2 feet I need to get to the nearest of my new trio.
Any thoughts?
mini pendants. I should be able to wire into the switch loop and extend the loop throught the 3 new fixtures, correct?
I installed the old pendant 11 years ago with no problems, replacing an unsightly track system.
I'm hoping that the existing lead for the fixture will reach the 2 feet I need to get to the nearest of my new trio.
Any thoughts?
pcboss
02-02-05, 05:14 PM
You do not want to wire into the switch loop.
Add a box at the end of the current wire. Run a new wire from that box to the first new pendant location, connect the wires color to color using wire connectors. Add a blank plate to cover the box keeping it accessible. Continue from 1st pendant to 2nd to 3rd.
Add a box at the end of the current wire. Run a new wire from that box to the first new pendant location, connect the wires color to color using wire connectors. Add a blank plate to cover the box keeping it accessible. Continue from 1st pendant to 2nd to 3rd.