I drove to Pleasanton and caught up with the Maine Electric guys, Ryan and Tim, and watched as they got ready to install the new lights. The home owners wanted to install some recessed lights on a dimmer because the current light fixture on the ceiling fan wasn't enough for them to light up the entire room. So, Ryan got out his measuring tape and began to find the best symmetrical placement for the lights around the room.
Ryan marked the off four locations around the bed where the lights were to be installed. The locations of the lights would allow the home owners to have light in the entryway of their room, light above the armoire, and light each side of the bed. Once the holes were marked off it was time to drill.
There was almost no mess because the drill had caught all of the pieces of drywall. All that was left behind was the hole for the brand new recessed lights. Since the lights were to be placed on a dimmer, the old switch had to be replaced to not only control the ceiling fan but also operate the dimmers.
Once the new hole was made in the wall, the new wire for the recessed light could be dropped into the new switch box and connected with the wires from the ceiling fan. That meant it was time for Tim to go back into the attic. The warm weather has finally caught up with us and that means the attic was going to be really hot. Luckily, Tim has a special vest filled with ice packs to keep him cool while in the attic.
The "cups" for the recessed lights could be clipped into the holes and the installation was almost complete.
I was amazed by how quick and easy it was to install the new lighting. Not only did the new lights get rid of the lamps but it also provided plenty of light to fill the room. Given the new dimmers, the lights could be adjusted to any intensity the home owner pleased. With the Maine Electric team, the job was done quick, safely, and all in one day.
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