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  • Oct 28, 2008, 11:08 AM
    kennykenny
    How do you remove a recessed lighting housing?
    Can someone give me some direction on "typically" you remove a "new construction", recessed housing can light? Are they screwed in somehow? Are there clips holding on to the joist on the sides? Etc. Thanks!
  • Oct 28, 2008, 11:11 AM
    aroslinger1
    They are nailed or screwde to the bottom of the truss'
    On expandable arms
    You have to get in the attic
  • Oct 28, 2008, 11:14 AM
    kennykenny

    I hae no attic access on this light.
  • Oct 28, 2008, 12:15 PM
    aroslinger1
    no attic
    turn off pwer disconnect wire
    and use hammer or 2X4 and beat it up and out of the way

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