What about lighting fixtures beside bathroom mirror?
by Administrator
Filed under Bathroom Remodeling Q & A
If I have a lighting fixture above a mirror in a bathroom and what I really want is a fixture on either side…can I simply open the wall, drill holes in the 2×4′s, attach receptacles to the 2×4′s, and splice two wires off each of the wires of the fixture that’s already there and install the new fixtures? Is it that simple? I’ve installed new lighting fixtures before and have just enough knowledge to make me dangerous!
sounds like you have the basic knowledge. just be sure to use the proper wire and proper sizes. what you most likely have to use is a 14-2 wire, available at any hardware store. when you make your splices be sure to use wire nuts and not just tape. what you are doing sounds ok but what will you do with the box where you made your splice? code states that the box must be "accessible", meaning don’t drywall over it and make it disappear. put some sort of cover over it or hang a mirror to hide it. if the splice ever goes bad, it can be accessible for a repair. good luck!