Rewiring A Kitchen With An Extra Light

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Synopsis:
Sometimes the customer is right! These recent customers had functional kitchen lighting, but its aesthetic characteristics were lacking: Color temperatures were different, switch locations were odd, and the distribution of light was not optimal for working at the counters or filling the room. They requested recessed lighting and needed a pendant light mounted that they’d matched to the breakfast nook. From there, we just did what we were told!

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National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced in this video:
Free Access Here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
[] Distinct Panel Circuit Labeling [408.4(A)]
[] No Self-Tapping Screws For Grounding [NEC 404.10(B) & 250.8]
[] Device Yoke Level With Finished Surface [NEC 404.10(B)]
[] Junction Box Access In Front Of Finished Surface [NEC 314.29]
[] Neutrals Required At Switch Locations [NEC 404.2(C)]
[] Non-Securement Of NM Cable Through Voids [NEC 334.10(A)(2)]

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction & Preparation
5:40 - Removing Old Ceiling Fixture
8:36 - Planning Switch Locations & Functions
9:46 - When Old Wire Won’t Reach A New Fixture Location
10:46 - Killing Power
13:36 - Which Wire Is Which?
14:03 - LED Dimming Compatibility
14:49 - Removing An Unused 3-Way Switch
15:54 - Ensuring Old Wire Integrity
18:31 - Wiring A New Dimmer Switch
25:51 - Basement-To-1st Floor Wire Fishing
30:33 - Can Light Ceiling Cut-In
34:17 - Replacing An Undersized Switch Box
34:51 - Trial Fitting A Can Light
36:15 - Fishing Ceiling Wire
39:37 - Completing The Pendant Light Switch Leg
40:32 - Mounting A Screw-In Switch Box
44:23 - Wiring Pendant Switch
46:31 - Using An Outlet Spacer
47:33 - Pendant Switch Relocation Summary
49:49 - Wiring The Pendant Switch Junction Box
53:04 - Wiring A Can Light
59:54 - Mounting A Can Light In Thick Ceiling
1:02:09 - Installing A Retrofit LED In Can Housing
1:03:16 - Accessing The Old Switch Leg In Ceiling
1:03:29 - Correcting A Former Improper Junction
1:07:00 - Redirecting The Old Switch Leg In Ceiling
1:09:42 - Returning To The Former Improper Junction
1:10:39 - Finishing Touches & Clean-Up
1:11:00 - A Story Of Integrity
1:11:58 - Job Summary & Costs

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