If using several in a room ceiling, will I need the metal box to house or do u simply cut a hole and attach wires?
880005
These actually aren't able to attach to a metal box, which makes me question how to install them up to code. You cut a hole in the drywall and the clips hold it tight and flush. I just wonder where you are supposed to make the wire connections as there is really no simple way to make them inside a box.
880006
I didn't use a metal box, I just connected it to wires, but you will need to check what code is in you area. I wish that it had instructions and a template. There isn't much tolerance as far as how big the hole should be. It is quite bright. I have it in a small hall and should have gotten one with a little less light, but over all I am happy with it
2197541
Either should work but you don't need it. The description says it's direct wire. I just drilled a hole for the wire right beside a stud and screwed the plate directly to the stud. Quicker and less mess than a box in my opinion But clearly not up to code if you care.
453896
Yes you do not need a stud finder either. Just make sure its tight from the ceiling to the floor. Not holes in ceiling needed.
1608050
Sure- That's what I did. However, you may have to use a tin snips to make an exit hole in the base (for the cord) if you want to flush mount it to the ceiling.
1432227
It's expecting a standard wiring box for lighting. It comes with a flat bar that goes across the box, and a threaded rod that is inserted into the bar. Behind the white globe, the threaded bar comes through the back of the light fixture and a nut is used to tighten to your house. This is pretty standard for wall sconces and ceiling lights. If you are replacing an existing sconce, you should have no problem. If you don't have an existing light, then you'll likely need an electrician to install the wiring and box.
1097974
I watched a tutorial on YouTube about these. Amazon had pricey cost. There's a wire that holds it all together in the middle. I looped ribbon through it and used clear packing tape to hang from my ceiling. Several make these directly- much cheaper!
1607666
I installed mine hard wired to the ceiling. There is a length of metal piping to conceal the wires. It was a bit too low for my hallway so I had to cut a few inches off with a pipe cutter. Good luck :)
870724
You need to have access to the space about the bathroom ceiling for the mounting and wiring. Alternatively, you could create a box that would, in effect, lower the ceiling and hold this unit and then attach that to wood through the sheetrock of the ceiling.
621013
That's the reason I bought it. Reading the instructions however, it seems that it might be a bit tricky especially if you have an existing hole. You would need to secure the housing to at least one ceiling joist.
794519
You can install these in a room with a finished ceiling. You just have to locate the studs to secure the screws to. I have some in my garage with a finished ceiling and they look good. I have some white shelves and some metallic finished ones. They are clean looking shelves, not industrial factory looking metal. Should work for you. Hope this helps.
301893
No, it must be hard wired and mounted into an electrical box in the ceiling.
1985883
I don't know all the terms but have installed two of these..one into a ceiling where the light fixture's wires were open to the space above the ceiling and once where the light fixture's wires were in a metal box. Both work perfectly.
1551767
You can use a regular electrical box or since it is low voltage you can buy a metal or plastic frame that fits in a cut out in the wall. These cost under $2.00 each and are available at Home Depot, Lowes or from your local hardware store.
2266245
easiest is to use matched color wallpaper to cover the wires...or if you want to drill holes everywhere in the room, thats pretty tough...
746539
Just tuck them in the tile if your mounting on a ceiling with tile or if you don't have a way to tuck those simply cut off the plugs and drill an 1/8" hole and put the wire in that hole.
2047425
Not sure if understand your question but let me try. If you have junction box already there you don't need ceiling hole. You can install on top of the junction box. There is about 2 inches vertical plate on each side and then there is square plate that you see in the picture.
424606
You will need it hard wired by an electrician. It works very well when installed and doesn't take up much wall space.