Wiring a light fixture

Wiring Your Home: How to Wire Light Fixtures. Part of the series: Home Improvements: Bath, Electric and Around the House. Some junction boxes contain wiring from multiple circuits.

So even if you cut the power to the light fixture , there may still be live wires in the junction box. Replacing an existing fixture uses simple electrical skills that can be applied to other relatively easy projects such as replacing outlets or light switches.

But remember, as with any electrical project, caution is the rule of the day.

Most light fixtures have two electrical.

Learn how to connect light fixture wires correctly and with as little danger as possible in this free video. Gary Clark walks you through this easy installation. Joe usuallyto see the main elec. Never take chances around electricity. The first step is always to turn off the current.

After you loosen the screws that hold the existing fixture to the ceiling box, you have your hands full holding the fixture and trying to work on the wires. Seriously, my bloodhound could do it. After removing it, just keep the old light and put it back up before you move out. This video has great close-ups with detailed explainations.

Looking for Light Kits to help you complete this project? Bring old light fixtures wired with knob-and-tube wiring up to code by installing an electrical box in the plaster wall. Match the cable, either 14-or 12- to the existing wire gauge.

Next, disconnect the existing light fixture from the electrical box. There should be one or more screws on the fixture used to mount it to the electrical box. Remove these, and remove the old mounting brackets as well, if they do not match the new fixture. Install the brackets your new lighting fixture comes with. HomeChannel Installing switch-c.

You connect the black wire to the switch. You can easily swap out the light fixtures in your home. No need to call an electrician.