How To Hang A Light Fixture

If you have a large picture window near your light fixture consider centering the light fixture in the window.
How to hang a light fixture - There will be some. Make sure you purchase a light fixture that is ul rated for outdoor use. Follow these directions to install a hanging light fixture in any room of your home. General tips the hanging heights mentioned above are recommendations for the average person.
The right hanging light fixture adds beauty to the room it illuminates. Install new bracket sometimes. To install a light fixture in the ceiling begin by turning off the power. Mounting systems whether your light fixture is held to the box with screws or a threaded pipe the two mounting systems shown here the key to an easy installation is.
Helps to have another person handy especially if it s a heavy and or awkward light fixture. All light fixtures have a universally sized pre wired box in the ceiling which the three electrical wires descend from. For some fixtures you can simply shut the power off at the switch but i recommend always shutting power off at the breaker. How to install a light fixture step 1.
Select the location of your hanging fixture and ensure it will be suspended from a ceiling joist for security. Attach the crossbar to the electrical box with a screwdriver. Without the fixture this is what your light box should roughly look like. When hanging a pendant light or chandelier in a room with a very high ceiling 18 high or more center the light fixture 5 from the ceiling.
Step 1 choose the location of your hanging fixture. Connect the hot wire to the hot wire and the neutral wire to the neutral wire using wire connectors. Outdoor hanging lights can add drama to a porch covered deck or sunroom.