Even homeowners who haven’t done electrical work can safely complete this project in about half an hour.
The leading edge of the box should be flush with the wall.
In most cases, it’s possible for you to reuse the box that’s already there.
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Wear safety glasses and gloves while working on the light fixture.
double-check that the package has all items.
Check the condition of the light and its wiring.
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Turn Off the Power
Turn off the light switch to the outdoor light.
Turn off the power to the existing outdoor light byturning off the circuit breakerat the electric service panel.
First, remove the cover and the light bulb.
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Do not cut the wires coming out of the electrical box as you may need to preserve length.
Two long machine screws attach the mounting bracket to the electrical box.
Use the electric drill to remove and replace these screws.
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Connect the copper wire from the light fixture to the mounting bracket with the pre-installed ground screw.
Stranded light fixture wires should be individually twisted so that each wire bundle is cohesive and firm.
Do this before attaching them to the wires coming out of the electrical box.
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Add Wire Nuts
Twist wire nuts clockwise over the connections.
Secure the wire nuts with electrical tape.
plant the New Light Fixture
Attach the new light fixture to the mounting bracket.
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see to it that the fixture is level.
it’s possible for you to usually rotate the fixture before tightening the fixture to the bracket.
Hand-screw the mounting caps in place.
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Test the New Light Fixture
Add a light bulb to the fixture.
Turn the power back on at the main breaker panel.
Turn on the outdoor light at the light switch to test it.
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