Can you put lights in soffit?

Can you put lights in soffit?

First, you’ll need to find a nearby circuit that you’ll use to power your soffit lights (and make sure it has extra capacity for your new lights). Next, find a place that you can connect your new wiring to run to your lights. An existing electrical box would be ideal so that you can avoid installing a new box.

What lights to use in soffit?

A good recessed LED lighting fixture should be UL Listed and rated for use in damp or wet environments like your outdoor soffits. As long as the fixture is covered by roof above, which is exactly what the soffit does, then your good to go.

Where should outdoor soffit lights be placed?

Place the recessed light fixtures in areas around your home that need additional illumination, such as between windows or near the corners of your home’s exterior.

Can recessed lighting be used outdoors?

Outdoor recessed lights that are damp location rated are suitable for covered outdoor areas where there is exposure to condensation but no direct contact with water. Wet location rated outdoor recessed lights are safe to have direct contact with water, such as rain, shower water spray, sleet, or snow.

What kind of downlight do I need for soffit?

Ansell IP44 rated outdoor downlights are the ideal choice for external use in soffit and fascias. They are specifically designed to meet the demands of the outdoors and coated in a special Dupont paint which is guaranteed for 20 years.

How many lumens do you need for soffit lighting?

Light Level 2 ranges from 140 to 180 lumens. This lumen output range is ideal for lighting subjects 10 to 20 feet high—like the soffit of a two-story home or the tops of trees. Understandably, the taller a subject is, the more light you will need to illuminate it.

How far apart should I put soffit lights?

Typical spacing for ambient lighting with recessed lights is 6 to 7 1/2 feet for an 8-foot ceiling, or 7 to 8 1/2 feet for a 9-foot ceiling. Spacing from the first row of lights to the wall is half this distance.

Are soffit lights tacky?

Soffit lighting adds a dramatic accent to your home, especially during the evening as long as it is done properly. Otherwise, you can end up with a tacky or overbearing appearance.

How do you tell if a light can be used outside?

Christmas lights approved for the outdoors will have the UL listed tag in red, or silver with red writing. So, if you have strings of lights from previous years and you cannot remember whether they are safe for outdoor use, just check these tags and they can tell you. If the UL tag is missing, do not take the risk.