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Old 02-08-2007, 08:26 PM   #1
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Recessed Lighting In Existing Ceiling


Here is a job I did running 3 new circuts and 2 three way switches and a just a few 4" recessed lights in an existing sheetrocked ceiling
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Old 02-08-2007, 08:27 PM   #2
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Very nice!! One questions what brand rough-ins did you use?
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I used a Halo Remodel box. In spots calling for it they were Airtite, in others I used the IC version.

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Dig,

The fan goes on the ceiling. Looks Good.
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Cool. I ask because I've only used the Liteolier brand on closed ceiling spotlight jobs. Thanks for the info now I know another brand for this type of work.
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Dig,

The fan goes on the ceiling. Looks Good.

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