This is my first post. My apologies if I carry on for no reason.
In our new home of three years (home built 1978) the previous owner installed 35 recessed flood lights in the basement (drywall ceiling), made up of a living area, playroom, bedroom and bathroom. All rooms have the same type of lighting, 5 inch housing with flood lights, most likely installed in the early 90's.
The living area has 15 flood lights, and I am interested in removing 5 that reside in one of the bulkheads as they are totally unnecessary. The remaining 10 lights provide ample light. Once the 5 are removed, I will retrofit all remaining lights to LED kits.
The 5 lights I'd like to remove are all on one switch. There are two other switches that control the remaining 10 lights. All 15 lights (including the 3 switches) are on the same circuit.
My question is; if I remove the switch and cover the wires with grommets and electrical tape, close off the switch, and drywall the 5 remaining holes in the bulkhead, essentially leaving the live wire inside the ceiling, are there any safety concerns? Is there a better way of completing this task?
:vs_worry:
Thank you!
Buddy
In our new home of three years (home built 1978) the previous owner installed 35 recessed flood lights in the basement (drywall ceiling), made up of a living area, playroom, bedroom and bathroom. All rooms have the same type of lighting, 5 inch housing with flood lights, most likely installed in the early 90's.
The living area has 15 flood lights, and I am interested in removing 5 that reside in one of the bulkheads as they are totally unnecessary. The remaining 10 lights provide ample light. Once the 5 are removed, I will retrofit all remaining lights to LED kits.
The 5 lights I'd like to remove are all on one switch. There are two other switches that control the remaining 10 lights. All 15 lights (including the 3 switches) are on the same circuit.
My question is; if I remove the switch and cover the wires with grommets and electrical tape, close off the switch, and drywall the 5 remaining holes in the bulkhead, essentially leaving the live wire inside the ceiling, are there any safety concerns? Is there a better way of completing this task?
:vs_worry:
Thank you!
Buddy