How Install Wall Light

How to install outdoor light fixtures be your own handyman home easier than you d think.

How install wall light.

Install any globes or shades that go with your new fixture then install the bulbs. The only real difference is that wall sconces may have special mounting brackets attached to the electrical box to support the weight of the upright light fixture. On average it should take about three hours to run cable install a switch and mount two wall sconces. If your light fixture includes a chain adjust the chain to your desired length.

Most sconces mount with a center stud so you can level the fixture even if the box is not level. Drill one hole through the top plate into the wall space. Choose a location for the fixture and run power to that location through the inside wall. To connect the light fixture to the junction box screw in the crossbar the nipple lock nut and the screw collar loop that supports the fixture.

Restore power to the fixture and check to ensure it operates correctly. Drill 1 inch holes down through the wall s top plate the top horizontal two by four accessible from the attic or from the attic crawlspace. If something doesn t work properly be sure to turn the power back off at the breaker before you remove the fixture and check your connections. To install a wall mounted light you ll use a ceiling box and wire just as you would for a ceiling light.

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