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How do you install a light fixture in a ceiling?
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Install a Light Fixture in a Ceiling
1. Turn off the power to the circuit that includes the light switch.
2. Unscrew and remove the old light fixture from the ceiling.
3. Measure the length of the new light fixture, including the mounting bracket or collar.
4. Cut the wires for the new light fixture according to the manufacturer's specifications.
5. Strip 1/4" of insulation from each end of the wires.
6. Connect the black wire to the brass terminal on the mounting bracket or collar.
7. Connect the white wire to the silver terminal on the mounting bracket or collar.
8. Attach the mounting bracket or collar to the ceiling joists or trusses with screws.
9. Plug the new light fixture into the electrical outlet.