Restore Power

What happens in this clip

Once the blank-off plate is securely installed and all work on the fixture is complete, return to your electrical panel. Flip the circuit breaker you turned off at the beginning of the project back to the "on" position to restore power to the circuit. You can then test other lights or outlets on that circuit to confirm power has been successfully restored.

Goal: Re-energize the circuit after work is complete

What's used

Tools

• Electrical Panel

About the full video

This DIY project provides step-by-step instructions on how to safely remove an unwanted ceiling fan or light fixture and cap off the exposed electrical junction box with a decorative cover plate. It emphasizes electrical safety, proper wire disconnection, and securing the new cover plate.

Step 6 of 7: Restore power to the light fixture

Return to your electrical panel and flip the circuit breaker for the ceiling light fixture back to the 'ON' position. This will restore power to the fixture.

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Every video in How to Remove a Ceiling Light Cover to Change the Bulbs

1. Step 1: Turn off power to the light fixture

   • 0:50–1:05 Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker
   • 0:47–0:52 Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker
   • 0:03–0:05 Shut Off Power to the Circuit

2. Step 2: Remove the light fixture cover

   • 1:50–2:38 Remove Old Light Fixture Glass Cover and Bulbs
   • 1:03–1:50 Remove Light Fixture Cover
   • 0:17–0:23 Remove Light Bulb Cover and Bulbs

3. Step 3: Remove old light bulbs

   • 0:34–0:50 Unscrew Old Bulb
   • 1:50–2:05 Remove Light Bulbs
   • 0:38–1:04 Remove the Old Bulb

4. Step 4: Install new light bulbs

   • 1:15–1:30 Install New Light Bulb
   • 1:04–1:12 Install the New Bulb
   • 0:26–0:31 Install the New Light Bulb

5. Step 5: Reattach the light fixture cover

   • 6:11–6:23 Replace the Fixture Cover
   • 0:57–1:08 Reinstall Dome Light Cover
   • 0:55–1:09 Install the Light Cover

6. Step 6: Restore power to the light fixture

   • 10:35–10:39 Restore Power and Test the New Fixtures
   • 2:59–3:02 Restore Power (this video)
   • 2:11–2:21 Restore Power and Test

7. Step 7: Test the light fixture

   • 9:22–9:55 Restore Power and Test
   • 8:04–8:19 Restore Power and Test
   • 2:47–2:52 Test New Light Fixture