Test New Light Fixture

What happens in this clip

Return to the circuit breaker box and flip the switch for the light fixture back to the 'ON' position. Return to the room and test the light switch to ensure the new LED panel turns on and off properly.

Goal: Restore power to the circuit and test the newly installed light fixture to ensure it functions correctly.

What's used

Tools

• Circuit Breaker Box

About the full video

This video details the process of replacing an old, broken fluorescent light fixture with a new, thin LED flush mount 'Skylight' panel. The project emphasizes safety by disconnecting power and provides clear steps for removing the old fixture, preparing the ceiling, and installing the new, integrated LED light.

Step 7 of 7: Test the light fixture

Go to the wall switch that controls the ceiling light fixture and flip it to the 'ON' position. The light should now illuminate.

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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
   • 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 (this video)