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How easy is it to install a new light? Connect the wires and such?

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Feb 4 '10, 06:10

It should be easy peasy, right? just follow the instructions and you are good, yes?

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there are a group of people called electricians...open the Yellow Pages and let your fingers do the walking -- nm - Beaker Feb 4, 06:57
It's very easy. I've done it several times. Just make sure to turn off the breaker for that part of the house - decline Feb 4, 06:38 7
- Yeah, I don't mess with electricity most of the time, but this seems 'easy'. - Will Hunting Feb 4, 06:50 5
  - Truthfully? If you were careful not to touch the wires or cross them, you could do it "hot". I usually just turn things off at the wall switch. -- nm - TWuG Feb 4, 06:58 2
    - me too. I've even swapped outlets that way but I don't recommend it. -- nm - zork Feb 4, 07:01
    - nmbl -- (link) - Beaker Feb 4, 07:01
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  - *very scared* -- nm - Kelly si Feb 4, 06:52
- ditto, don't F around. cut the breaker and use a voltmeter to determine the flow. It's a good idea to label the wires with tape before disconnecting - the old fixture. Feb 4, 06:42
Next week, on a new espisode of Holmes on Homes... -- nm - znufrii (27 days) Feb 4, 06:35 2
- i love that show -- nm - mara Feb 4, 06:37 1
  - he's an awesome guy who really cares about people. -- nm - zork Feb 4, 06:45
make sure to stand in a puddle of water. nm -- nm - groiny Feb 4, 06:34
Just remember to flip the fuse/breaker -- nm - SyrDragon Feb 4, 06:20
Provided you don't electrocute yourself or induce a massive fireball that engulfs the house killing everyone in a firey hell, it's easy enough. -- nm - Loyola Feb 4, 06:19
If you already have an electrical wire there it's simple, just 3 connections. Hardest point would just be mounting the actual fixture. - Ender Feb 4, 06:12 3
- Nah, the new fixture should fit in the exact spot as the existing one. -- nm - Will Hunting Feb 4, 06:17 1
  - Easy peasy. Just remember to turn off the correct breaker. -- nm - JaxSean Feb 4, 06:29
- I agree with Endcumber -- nm - zork Feb 4, 06:15
It's supposed to be somewhat easy, though I'd rather pay someone personally. - Don Homer Feb 4, 06:11
1. Take light out of box. 2. Screw into socket. -- nm - JaxSean Feb 4, 06:11

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