2006-08-28 10:31:29 · 5 answers · asked by Joe T 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Need a little more info Joe T. If you don't know what your doing then call an expert. Sorry this is no subject for a simple answer. The things I say about electricity are - Fear it - you will get shocked! - It will hurt. Now call an electrician.
2006-08-28 10:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by backhome101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you have to turn the power off. Then you verify it with a circuit tester. When you take down your old light, you will see three or more wires connected to another three or more wires. They all have colors. Pay attention to which colors are connected to each other and write it down. When you put up the new light, follow that exact pattern. If you have a question, call a local electrician for advice. The way people get electrocuted is thinking the power is off when it is not. That is why you always turn the power off, but you also test that it is really off with a circuit tester. Six bucks or so. Take the tester and touch the wires, connections, etc. It will beep if there is electricity. Cheap little instrument and a must have tool. This is a simple task and even a beginner do-it-yourselfer should have no problems. The wires hanging from the ceiling are already connected to the switch. You simply turn the power off, verify, exchange the old light with the new, turn power back on and LIGHT. Just make sure you match the wires according to the pattern of the old light. Piece of cake.
2006-08-28 19:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by pshdsa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how to but I am not going to tell you. Jim is right. You can get killed if you are a novice at this. As a matter of fact a friend just burried his 30 year old son two days ago trying to repair an attic fan. The irony is that he was an off duty fire rescue employee. Go spend $75 bucks and get a licensed electrician to do this.
2006-08-28 17:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by robert S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is a black/ white/ and a bare wire just match up the wire that is on your fixture. if there is no wire or switch you will need to what we say in the biz fish it sometimes that's is easier said then done If it is on the first floor and you have a second floor there will be drywall repair. If its on the second floor you will need to get in the attic or just hire an electrician ti would take about an hour for him to do.
2006-08-28 17:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by foxhawk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, PLEASE call an electrician. If you are so clueless that you are asking here, let a pro handle it. It's not worth getting killed over a ceiling light.
2006-08-28 17:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋