Test for power again by touching the probe of the voltage tester to each of the fixture wires and all of the wires in the box.
How to repair wall mount porcelain light fixtures.
Safety cleaning replacing missing parts and special finishes.
Remove the retaining covers holding the light to the exterior wall.
Pull chain light fixtures are handy for basements and storage areas until they quit working.
Flip off the breaker in the main panel that controls the circuit.
Carefully pull the fixture away from the box without touching any wires.
Regardless of the condition restoring antique lighting fixtures is one of the best ways to maintain your old house s original character.
Then reach into the bulb socket with a flat blade screwdriver and gently pry up on the tab that s centered at the bottom to restore good contact with the bulb.
If this has happened you ll need to put them back together.
If you re not sure which breaker that is turn on the light and flip off breakers in turn until it goes out.
Turn off the power to the fixture and use a non contact voltage tester to make sure the power is off.
Slide the light off of the anchor screws this will expose the wiring.
Twist the fixture to spiral the wires into the electrical box.
Firmly tighten the screws so the copper wire compresses slightly.
Loosen or remove the mounting screws securing the base of the light fixture to the electrical box in the wall or ceiling.
Screw the new fixture to the box snugly but don t over tighten it or the porcelain might crack.
Required tools for this repair a light fixture project.