How To Remove Hi Hat Lights

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How to remove hi hat lights. We received a question on twitter about how to layout recessed lighting and realized it was a great topic for a how to. How to replace a hi hat on dums. Quite simple but you would be surprised how many people are unsure of how they work. To remove the trim piece on an inset can light simply pull the trim piece away from the housing and then disconnect it from wire clip fasteners of spring connection.

Quick insight on how to properly remove one of these can lights. Use a screwdriver to pry the clips open to release the housing from the ceiling. Reach into the recessed light housing and grab one of the coil springs. Lift the spring upward then unhook it from its slot in the housing.

You can cut out the drywall and remove the fixture or attempt to forceably move it. Of course you have to be very careful not to damage the wiring and depending on the size of the can you may not be able to work in the junction box. If you re using recessed lighting aka cans high hats pot lights or down lights to provide the general lighting in a room follow these tips to create the ideal level of brightness. Maybe identify the location of the support arms and cut them with an oscillating saw.

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