How To Replace A Ceramic Light Fixture

Switch the circuit off.

How to replace a ceramic light fixture.

If the circuits in your panel aren t labeled turn on the existing light and turn off the power to each circuit until the light goes out. Our simple bulb identifier guide helps you find the correct light bulb for a new fixture or a replacement bulb for a fixture you already own. Place the wall switches for the fixtures in the off position. Leave the power off and label this circuit breaker for future reference.

Replace a ceiling mounted pull chain with help from a residen. A ceiling mounted pull chain can be repaired with tools like a voltage tester and side cutters. Electrical boxes are standardized allowing installation of a similar replacement socket or retrofitting a more decorative lighting fixture. Mount the fixture to the electrical box with its mounting screws.

9 gently bend the. Use a circuit tester to verify the power is off. Unscrew and remove the mounting screws that hold the porcelain light socket to the electrical box. If the ends of the ceiling wires aren t already stripped strip them inch with wire strippers.

Also reconnect the ground wire as applicable. Black wires connect together under one wire nut and white wires tie together under another. Then unscrew the current light fixture and separate its wires from the ones in the ceiling. Set the screws aside.

Insert the pull chain if any of the new light socket through the hole on the porcelain light fixture. Pull the lamp holder carefully downward to expose the black and white electrical wires connected to the underside of the unit. Find light sockets adapters at lowe s today. Insert the light socket into the porcelain light fixture and screw it on.

Hold the fixture back up to the wall or ceiling box and connect the wires as before using the same wire connectors.