Installing Ceiling Lights

Most light fixtures will have a keyhole shaped hole.

Installing ceiling lights. You may find several pairs of wires in the ceiling box. From the top and bottom of the joists. Test the wires to make sure the power is off.

Screw the ceiling plate to the mounting strap or support rod then put the mounting stem onto the ceiling plate. Tighten the mounting screws. At the electrical circuit box turn off the power to the room you will be working in.

Then run a length of 1 mm two core and earth cable from your new light rose. Drill a hole in the top plate. Subscribe to our channel and like our video.

How to install a ceiling light fixture step by step leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to easily remove a. How to hang a ceiling light fixture remove the old fixture and inspect the wiring. Align the head of the screw into the wider part of the hole and twist the fixture to the narrower part.

Remove the light bulb cover and bulbs from the fixture. Keep the holes centered on the plate and at least 2 in. In the ceiling above the recessed lighting check to see if there is insulation.

Some of these wires may be wired to different circuits than the. What you will need step 1. Drill through the top plate and the joists to create a route for the cables see figure a.