How to Hook Lights That Are Safe on a Deck Ceiling
- 1). Determine where you want each deck light mounted and mark the position with a pencil.
- 2). Measure the distance along the rafters from the light's position to the outlet. If you are stringing multiple lights, the distance needs to be only from the closest light to the outlet.
- 3). Mount the lights using a drill and deck screws to securely fasten each light.
- 4). Run the wires along the top rails and secure each wire into place every foot using a wire partition.
- 5). Combine the wires from each lamp with wire meshers. Cover the meshed wires underneath each light when possible. Cover any remaining meshers with an electrical box.
- 6). Hook up the final light to your power source.
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