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    kennykenny Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 28, 2008, 11:08 AM
    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!
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    Oct 28, 2008, 11:11 AM
    They are nailed or screwde to the bottom of the truss'
    On expandable arms
    You have to get in the attic
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    Oct 28, 2008, 11:14 AM

    I hae no attic access on this light.
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    Oct 28, 2008, 12:15 PM
    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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