How to Replace a Wall-Mounted Light

Wall-mounted lights can be used to highlight artwork, provide reading lamps in the bedroom or illuminate your bathroom mirror. Here's how to update a wall-mounted light:

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Ladder or step ladder (optional)
• Screwdriver
• Insulated pliers
• Wire snipper
• Circuit tester

1. Turn off power to the electric box; verify the power is off with a circuit tester.
   
   
2. Remove the shade, the bulb and the existing fixture.
   
   
3. In most cases, you will be able to connect the fixture with a strap and nipple. Connect the strap with screws. Connect the wiring: white wire to white wire, black to black and grounding wire to grounding wire. Insert the nipple into the strap. Attach the lighting fixture will be attached and secure with the knurled cap.
   
   
4. Once you've connected the wiring, attach an adapter to the stud (provided the box has a central stud). Then attach the nipple to the adapter, and then connect the fixture with the knurled cap.
   
   
5. Restore power to the electric box.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the power to the electrical box is off before installing a light fixture.
• Read the instructions that come with the light fixture.
• If you are unfamiliar with electrical installations or the wiring in the box appears brittle or frayed, call an electrician to install the necessary wiring.

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