Drop Ceiling - Recessed lighting

[Groovy]

Basement remodel

Before I get my rough inspection done by the electrical inspector, I have run into sort of a problem. I have four recessed lights similar to the ones below:

The problem I have is that the light sits ontop the ceiling tile and it is not mounted to any studs. In addition, the electrical box is part of the light fixture.

Do I wire to the spot of the first light, and wait to run wire to the other lights once the ceiling tile is installed?
-or-
Do I need to install an electrical box at the location of each light in addition the the fixture electrical box?

Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[mpross]

you need to cut some tiles so that the lights will fit, and then screw the sliding brackets of the fixture to the grid.

i would mount additional boxes so that you can flex to the fixtures without exceeding the max flex length (of which i dont know).

i think you might benefit by having an electrician help you! it sounds like a very easy task for someone with a bit of wiring experience.

-matt

 

[Minuteman]

Groovy, are you working on an engineering project or a side job?

 

[Groovy]

Ahhh.. I home finish basement job..

No problems... inspector will just check it out on the final walk through!