I'd like to add a couple 4" recessed LEDs to an existing fan/light circuit in my room. The fan/light is controlled by a wall switch, and it also has a remote (fan does not turn on if switch is OFF). I could use some help figuring out how/where to splice the LEDs into. Does this need to be done in the ceiling box or in the attic? There are three 'Romex' entering the ceiling box, as pictured. I believe one goes to the closet, one to the switch, and one to the main (?). I've also attached photos of the fan wiring and switch. Any help is much appreciated!
Best Answer
You will need to tap the circuit in the ceiling. To have the switch control the new lights put them in parallel with the fan. You have 3 cables one hot, one to the closet and a switch leg that takes the hot to the switch and returns to the fan. Make to turn the breaker off before connecting the new lights and you need a box at each new light location if the fixtures do not have a box as part of the fixture.