Replace a Globe Ceiling Light
A globe ceiling lights is a type of light fixture that is commonly found in entry ways, hallways, closets and small bathrooms. Globes typically come in plastic and glass, and replacing one of these fixtures is a pretty easy task that takes approximately 20 minutes.
Instructions
1. Turn off the breaker that supplies power to the globe ceiling light. Do not simply rely on turning off the light switch; If the light is operated by a pull-chain switch, the lines will still have power even when the light is off. Always turn off the breaker to ensure safety.
2. Remove the globe. If the fixture has a plastic globe, there should be three or more bolts around the neck of the fixture that secure the globe in place. Loosen each bolt until you can pull the globe off.
If the globe is glass, then it might have a threaded neck that screws directly into the fixture. Turn the globe counter-clockwise to release it from the fixture.
3. Remove the light bulb.
4. Loosen the two screws that secure the fixture base to the mounting bracket. You do not have to remove them entirely. Just loosen them until the fixture is loose.
5. Turn the fixture slightly so the are aligned with the larger holes on the fixture base. Once aligned, the fixture can be pulled down.
6. Test the wires for voltage using a touch-type voltage tester before disconnecting them.
7. Disconnect the wires and remove the fixture.
8. Inspect the ceiling wires for signs of corrosion or damage. If necessary, use the wire strippers to cut away the exposed section of old wire and strip 3/4-inch of insulation from the ends of the wires for a fresh lead.
9. Connect the white wire from the ceiling to the white wire on the new light fixture using a wire connector. Connect the black ceiling wire to the black fixture wire using a . Connect the ceiling ground wire to the ground wire on the fixture (if it has one) using a wire connector.
10. Wrap electrical tape around each wire connector and stuff the wires back up into the ceiling box.
11. Align the fixture base with the two screw heads attached to the mounting bracket. When the screw heads are through the large holes, twist the fixture so the screw heads are in the thin channel. Tighten the screws to secure the fixture in place.
12. Install the light bulb and the globe as directed by the manufacturer.
13. Turn the breaker back on and test your installation by turning on the light switch.
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