How to Add a Light Fixture to an Existing Circuit

Learn how to add a new light fixture. If you are needing to brighten up an area of a room then adding a new fixture is the best way! In this video, I will detail the entire process of adding a new fixture from an existing circuit. I added a new pantry light as an example in this video and I used an old work ceiling box to do so. I will detail every step you would need to take to install an old work ceiling box and add a new light fixture. An old work ceiling box is commonly used to mount a new light fixture to the ceiling. If you want to add a light and have an existing circuit then this is a great DIY method to add a light fixture to any room! This method uses a plastic old work box, a plastic light fixture, and 14 gauge wire. This DIY home improvement video will help you to add a light wherever needed! I hope you enjoy it!
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[@chewyyo3383]

Just what I needed to see

[@_Shopfix]

Perfect! Glad I could help!

[@JoeLaluzerne-jd1xd]

Can you add a switch instead of the pull cord to the new light source that only controls the new light source and not the one you pulled power from?

[@morgangrisby8107]

if i was doing this, i would use a new work box because you have attic access. old work boxes are more costly, and less secure.

[@keelyaald]

Will the pantry light work by pull chain if the kitchen light switch is off? I’m guessing no. And potentially it would not work if the bulbs in the kitchen light were burnt out. So this is not best practice. There must be a better way?

[@_Shopfix]

Correct, the light would not turn on if the switch that it’s wired to is off. A bulb burning out wouldn’t have any effect on the other lights. If you want the pantry light on and nothing else then you would want to wire it differently which would be much more complicated and costly as you may need a dedicated wire for that specific fixture. Doesn’t seem worth it to me but to each their own!

[@simongall4212]

What if u cant get in roof space.

[@morgangrisby8107]

then you need to cut the drywall to create access kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHnUmKGad5h2l80 this video shows a better example of installing one without attic access

[@macstrong1284]

Thanks pal!

[@whoisthebossimtheboss4487]

Over simplified