if i have a ceiling mounted light/chandelier and buy a different one would an electrician need to install?
can i do it myself? what do i need to do?
It is a simple job to replace a light and it is simple to find out if you have the right breaker turned off. Just cut the light on and have someone yell at you when you turn the right one off. If the light that was on is off, the juice is off.
If what you are put up weighes more than the light you are takeing down, make sure the box is secure before installing any chandalier. It isn’t as dangerious as a fan falling but but what fun is it to do something and it hit the floor in a few days????
The directions that come with it are straight forward so follow them.
According to the wiring you have, there may not be a ground in the box. If not, cut the ground in the light fixture off as close as you can. It really isn’t needed for a light anyway, unless you are going to climb an aluminum ladder setting in a large puddle of water to change a light buld with wet hands.
The wirenuts you get with the lights are more than likely going to be too small. They will be little crean colored nuts and are the wrong size if you have 14 or 12 wire feeding the light which you more than likely do.
Get two yellow nuts when you buy the light.
Strip the wire from the light about an inch. It will come stripped about half of that but go for an inch.
Take your fingers and twist the wire real good the same way it is already and then fold the stripped part of it in half and twist it some more.
Then hold the two together and screw the wire nut on it and make sure it gets tight. When you think it is tight try pulling it apart just to make sure it won’t come loose later.
Repeat with the other wire and put it back up.
If it is a heavy light, have someone on the other side of the ladder hold it up while doing this and it is a good idea even if it isn’t heavy to make sure you get a good connection. We only have two hands and I do it by myself as most electricians do, but a 3rd hand helps a lot.
Good luck and God Bless
Dennis
Marsi Chandelier – Completed LED Light Show
|
|
GREAT BIG FRENCH LOUIS XV CHANDELIER 81 LIGHTS BRONZE $52,000.00 |
|
|
Versailles 42 Light Chandelier Oxidized Brass $34,865.10 |
|
|
Genuine Murano glass chandelier 64 lights by TopDomus $33,120.00 |
|
|
24 CANDELABRA FLORENTINE BRASS CHANDELIER LAMP LIGHT NW $33,000.00 |
|
|
Crystorama Maria Theresa 8 Light Chandelier $30,600.00 |
|
|
6035 Lrg Bronze French 16 Light Belle Epoque Chandelier $27,500.00 |
|
|
Gothic Gilt Bronze, Iron & Glass 12-Light Chandelier $25,000.00 |
|
|
3178 Nice 19th C. Cast Iron Multi-Light Chandelier $25,000.00 |
|
|
GE 48402 60 Watt Decorative Blunt Tip Candelabra Light Bulb with Small Base, Crystal Clear, 12 Pack $14.91 … |
|
|
Feit Electric 40CFC/15-130 40-Watt Flame Tip Bulb with Chandelier Candelabra Base, Clear, 15 Pack $8.09 Brass bases resist vibration and corrosion. 5,600 average life hours when used at 120 Volts…. |
|
|
Hardware House 544676 Bristol 13-Inch by 11-Inch Ceiling Lighting Fixture Brushed Nickel $35.99 Bristol 13-Inch x 11-Inch brushed nickel. 2 light semi-flush mount ceiling fixture. Bristol ceiling fixture. With alabaster glass. Semi flush mount. Uses 2 – 60W A19 medium bulbs (not included)…. |
|
|
Live $3.99 8034 This metal kitchen chandelier features removable hooks and 2 lights. With whimsical rooster and deer motifs, this piece will make it an eye catching accent in your kitchen or dining area. Features: -Chandelier and pot rack -Metal base -Removable hooks -Rooster and deer decorations -2 lights – 17” H x 18” W x 28” L Need Pots and Pans for your Pot Rack? Silver Cookware Black Cookware Sets… |
|
|
Traditional 42 Gold Wrinkle Picture Light $281.00 … |
|
|
Traditional 4 Pewter Picture Light $40.00 … |
|
|
Beautiful $4.57 Mona is determined to win the Miss American Miss contest, even if it means cheating or concealing the fact that she has a daughter.Genre: Feature Film-ComedyRating: PG13Release Date: 2-SEP-2003Media Type: DVD… |
|
|
Feit Electric 25CFC/15-130 25-Watt Flame Tip Bulb with Chandelier Candelabra Base, Clear, 15 Pack $9.16 Brass bases resist vibration and corrosion. 5,600 average life hours when used at 120 Volts…. |
|
|
Plateau 8-light Bronze Chandelier $234.59 This elegant fixture features a rubbed bronze finish that highlights this 8-light chandelier. Piece includes marbleized amber glass shades. |
|
|
Ashland 1-light Bronze Mini Pendant $24.64 An oil-rubbed bronze finish highlights this Ashland mini pendant light. This light fixture also features an amber scavo glass shade. |
|
|
Twigs 3-light Pendant Light Fixture $52.69 Give your home decor the illumination it deserves with a pendant lightTwigs 3-light pendant features a nutmeg finishHome light fixture offers vintage Scavo glass shade |
|
|
Autumn 4-light Medium Pendant $90.09 Unique pendant is an elegant choice for a foyer or other place of displayLight fixture formed of intricately welded metal leavesAutumn light glows with the copper colorations of fall foliage |
|
|
4-light Marcel Foyer Light Fixture $71.39 An Imperial gold finish highlights this Marcel foyer light. This 4-light hanging fixture will add an elegant touch to your home. |
|
|
Dawson 1-light Bronze Wall Pendant $74.79 This Dawson one-light wall pendant features an oil-rubbed bronze finish with a 12-inch diameter white textured fabric shade. This sleek fixture has an adjustable extension. |
|
|
Atwood 3-light Hanging Lantern $41.64 Enhance your home decor with this medium outdoor hanging lanternLighting accessory boasts water glass panels Lighting fixture features solid brass and black finish |
|
|
Crystal 5-light Chandelier $125.99 Brighten your home decor with this crystal chandelierElegant five-light fixture is beautiful and stylishLight features a high gloss silver finish |
