218245 607 House & Garden Lighting & Electrical Lighting true Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:05:52 -0700 /system/videos/1/93/42/26/264293.flv hanging, lamp, install, heat, light, crafts house, household, appliances How To Install a Hanging Lamp http://www.howcast.com/videos/218245-How-To-Install-a-Hanging-Lamp http://www.howcast.com/videos/218245-How-To-Install-a-Hanging-Lamp/edit approved 90 1280 720 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218245"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218245" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 0 heroicarts http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218245/InstallHangingLamp_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 631 false false false 89261 0 20 Warning Working with electricity is dangerous. If you have any doubts, contact a professional.

]]> 89262 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218245/25.jpg Turn off power to the circuit Turn off the power to the circuit you will be working on. This is usually done at the breaker box.

]]> 89263 2 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218245/30.jpg Remove the old light fixture Carefully remove the old light fixture using a screwdriver. Pay close attention to the existing wiring connections.

]]> 89264 3 38 Tip Make a quick sketch or take a digital photo of the wiring connections for reference while you’re installing the new fixture.

]]> 89265 4 44 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218245/44.jpg Assemble the new light fixture Assemble the new light fixture following the manufacturer’s instructions.

]]> 89266 5 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218245/49.jpg Install a mounting strap, if needed Install a new mounting strap, if needed. Screw the new strap into place on the junction box in the ceiling.

]]> 89267 6 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218245/56.jpg Connect the wiring Connect the wiring between the fixture and the junction box, matching black wires with black wires and white wires with white wires. Twist the ends together with a wire nut.

]]> 89268 7 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218245/66.jpg Hang the light fixture Carefully tuck the wires back into the junction box and mount the fixture to the ceiling, according to the instructions.

]]> 89269 8 73 Tip Be sure the light hangs at an appropriate height.

]]> 89270 9 77 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218245/77.jpg Turn power back on Turn the power to the circuit back on and bask in the glow of your beautiful new light fixture.

]]> 89271 10 82 Fact Did you know?Electricity travels at 186,000 miles per second

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