A light fixture, such as one designed for ceilings, can be installed using either an old or a new electrical box to secure the fixture's mounting bracket. Find a light fixture that is appropriate for the room, be it a bathroom or bedroom. Replacing an old fixture means you will be able to use an existing switch to turn the light on and off.
Instructions
1. Turn off the power to the room where you are working by turning off the appropriate circuit at the circuit box.
2. Locate the electrical box in the ceiling.
3. Remove the existing fixture, if one is present, to access the electrical wires. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws used to secure the fixture to the ceiling.
4. Disconnect the by removing the wire covers and then untwisting the wires.
5. Place the mounting plate, with the threaded tube, over the screw holes in the electrical box.
6. Insert screws into the holes and secure them with a screwdriver or power drill.
7. Twist the ground wire around the green screw that is on the mounting bracket. Loosen the screw with a screwdriver and then bend the wire around the screw.
8. Twist the black wires together and place a wire cover over the wires.
9. Repeat the previous step for the white wires.
10. Insert the light fixture into the threaded tube so that it sits flush with the surface of the ceiling.
11. Place a washer on the tube and run it up to the fixture.
12. Place the nut on the threaded tube and tighten the nut by had as far as you can. Then switch to a wrench if necessary.
13. Install light bulbs into the sockets and place the cover over the fixture.
14. Turn the power back on to complete the project and to test the light.
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