Connect the circuit wires to those of the fixture then screw the fixture to the bar.
Installing outside wall light fixture.
Finish securing the light fixture to the mounting plate.
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In our project we run a line from an existing outdoor outlet on the house to a light and receptacle at the edge of a garden path.
One person should stabilize the ladder.
Screw the mounting bar that came with the light fixture to the electrical box.
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Connect the house wires and the wires of the.
If you are installing an outdoor.
With the light fixture assembled attach it to the screw collar by the chain.
Replacing an old sconce with a newer more stylish fixture is a great way to update the look of a room.
Once you identify these it s easy to connect the wiring on your new outdoor light fixture.
Check that it is straight and make adjustments.
If you don t have an outdoor box to tap in to consider installing one on your house.
It incorporates a combination light switch outlet photo 11.
The outlet is always hot and the switch controls only the light.
Make sure your new outdoor light fixture is firmly attached to the wall.
Using a wire cutter cut the length of the light fixture s.
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If your light fixture is not flush against the wall but the gap does not exceed 3 16 of an inch use clear silicone based caulk to seal the gap so that water does not leak inside.
Some models will vary but most outdoor light fixtures use a screw or clip design to hold your new fixture in place.
Make sure there is room to mount the fixture boxes.
Use a stud find if necessary and measure and mark the location on the inside wall where the fixture will be.
Make sure to connect black to black white to white and ground to ground.
Thread the light fixture s electric wires through the screw collar loop.