How To Replace A Ceiling Light Fixture

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1. 5:02–7:45 Wire New Light Fixture From Light Fixture Replacement, Step 9: Connect New Fixture Wiring

   Prepare the wiring for the new light fixture. If the existing house wires are short or have minimal exposed copper, use wire strippers to expose about 3/8 to 1/2 inch of bare copper on the ends of the house's black (hot) and white (neutral) wires. Similarly, ensure the new fixture's wires have enough exposed copper. Connect the fixture's pre-twisted ground wire (often bare copper or green) to the ground pigtail you installed in the previous step, twisting them together clockwise and securing with a wire nut. Next, connect the fixture's white neutral wire(s) to the house's white neutral wire(s), again twisting clockwise and capping with a wire nut. Finally, connect the fixture's black hot wire(s) to the house's black hot wire(s), twisting and securing with a wire nut. Ensure all connections are tight and no bare copper is exposed outside the wire nuts.

2. 9:24–10:55 Install Light Bulbs and Shade From Light Fixture Replacement, Step 11: Install New Fixture Cover and Bulbs

   Screw three appropriate wattage light bulbs into the sockets of the newly mounted fixture. The presenter uses incandescent bulbs, noting the fixture is rated for a maximum of 60 watts per bulb, and suggests alternatives like fluorescent or LED bulbs if desired and compatible. Once the bulbs are in place, take the decorative glass shade. This style of fixture typically uses a combination of solid and spring-loaded brackets to hold the shade. Hook two of the solid brackets into the edges of the shade, then carefully pull back the third, spring-loaded bracket to insert the remaining edge of the shade, releasing the spring to secure it in place. Ensure the shade is stable and centered.

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• Light Fixture Replacement