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The subfloor that you will install must run perpendicularly across the existing attic trusses to distribute the weight across multiple trusses.
Choose an accessible location to place the switch box.
Install a bright bulb.
Pick a location close to the middle of the attic ceiling so as to more easily light the whole attic.
Kirk because there is power to an existing light fixture in the attic area then the additional light switch and light fixture will be relatively straight forward.
Step 2 install switch box.
The light switch should be located close to the opening to the attic entrance where a 2 wire cable with ground is installed up to the existing light fixture.
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Turn the light on before you climb into the attic space.
This will make the switch easier to find in a hurry.
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Using the quickwire wire strippers strip off the ends of each of our 3 cables and then insert each into the switch and load box in the correct port as follows.
If you step on a piece of drywall you may go through it.
If there is a nearby side wall in the room below the attic door run the wiring for the wall switch to this wall.
Install a light switch next to the attic access door or hatch and paint the cover with fluorescent paint.
This is a video on how i installed an attic light in the house attic space.
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Just inside the entrance to the attic is ideal.
When measuring in your attic make sure you are only putting your body weight on the trusses.
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This additional cable is simply used as a power and switched leg.