[jaykim]

What is the best or easiest way to add small light to the sloped closet under staircase?

This small closet has the electrical panel for the house, and right next to this closet, there is the HVAC closet where there is an electrical outlet. These days, with the LED light bulb, the max wattage for the new light would be about 50 or so, I guess.

Could this be an DIY project or require an electrician?
And does this require a permit?

I am a little handy with electrical work and understand a little basic electricity.

Thank you.

 

[huesmann]

The easy button is a rechargeable LED light strip with a motion sensor, similar to this one: https://smile.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Upgraded-Adjustable-Wardrobe-Lighting/dp/B07ZGLSVPJ

Recharges using a standard USB type.

 

[jaykim]

Thank you huesmann very much for the comment.

How about using electricity? Is it illegal to install an electric outlet or run a lamp line from the next HVAC closet?

Thank you.

 

[schreibdave]

I don't think there's anything inherently wrong or illegal about taking power off an outlet in an adjoining room and running it to a light fixture in your closet. HOW you do it will determine whether it's ok or not.

You can only fit so many wires into an outlet box, the cable needs to be protected in its run from one spot to the other and the new fixture needs to be grounded, etc.

Would the light be a pull chain or would you also install a light switch?

I'm not a professional and others with more experience will chime in but those are my thoughts.

Pictures of the existing outlet with the cover off and of the closet where you intend to put the new fixture might get you better answers.

 

[jaykim]

Thank you schreibdave very much for the comment.
I have more urgent issues at home, I will work on this in the future.
Thank you.

 

[Mystriss]

I'm turning an understair closet into a kitchen pantry and putting in this kinda light- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VJ44963/ref=twister_B07S9C4HS5?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

It's got the 6000k (cool/blue white light) temperature I like (has the other temps too if you prefer the warm/yellow white type) and it's supposedly got a lens treatment that doesn't hurt your eyes as much - which I figured is a good thing since it'll be shining into my face when I go in there heh

 

[dmxtothemax]

This is an easy job !
Buy a pull chain light,
mount it on the wall nearby to the outlet.
run some cable from the outlet to the light.


Dont forget to check codes in your area
as their are rules about lights in closets
Probably due to fires safety.