How to Install Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture
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Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Installing a Ceiling light in a Living Room. A ceiling box should be installed and the converted cable from the wall receptacle can be installed up to the new ceiling light fixture. © By: Dave Rongey |
Wiring Diagrams for Ceiling Light Fixtures
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I want to put a ceiling light in living room.
- I have a wall switch that is dead and want to connect the light to it.
- I have enough room above the ceiling.
- There is not an existing ceiling light fixture box.
- I think the switch used to control a receptacle.
This electrical question came from: Bob, a Homeowner from White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Bob.
Installing Ceiling Light Fixtures
- The wiring that was used for the switched wall receptacle can be converted to be used for the ceiling light fixture.
- A ceiling box should be installed and the converted cable from the wall receptacle can be installed up to the new ceiling light fixture.
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