How To Install Outdoor Wall Lighting

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How to install outdoor wall lighting.

Next wire the light switch. This should leave 2 wires exposed. We ll show you how to do it easily and safely. Follow the manufacturer s instructions to wire and mount your light fixture.

Connect the wires accordingly white with white then black with black. Hold the new light fixture close to the wall electrical box. How to install outdoor light fixtures be your own handyman home easier than you d think. To attach the cable to the transformer remove 5 8 to 3 4 inches of insulation from the cable wires.

Planning the outdoor light with gfci outlet project. You can also use a utility knife to strip the wire although it will be much easier to use the wire strippers. Use wire strippers to cut the end of the cable and remove about 1 2 inch 1 3 cm of rubber insulation. Check the manufacturer s instructions that came with the lighting fixtures to determine the size or gauge of cable you need.

Trace the pancake electrical junction box in desired position on the outdoor wall. Some models will vary but most outdoor light fixtures use a screw or clip design to hold your new fixture in place. Next connect the green wire from the wall light fixturewith the copper wire from the wall box. Make sure your new outdoor light fixture is firmly attached to the wall.

Then connect the cable to the gfci circuit breaker. Check that it is straight and make adjustments. Mark the cable route from the power source. Ensure power feed is safely turned off at the circuit breaker panel.

Run the cable up to the outdoor outlet and strip the end of it. In this video ask this old house master electrician scott caron installs an outdoor wall sconce and recessed lights at an old church that now serves as a house. Twist together both ends of each pair of wires using wire connectors to cover the connection point for each pair.