How To Install A Wall Light Fixture On Beam

Screw the fixture to the siding or to the mounting block with the screws that come with it.

How to install a wall light fixture on beam.

3 cut the hole into the faux wood beam using a hole saw jig saw or any other woodworking tool. Trace the pancake electrical junction box in desired position on the outdoor wall. 1 make sure the recessed light fixture you have will fit inside the beam you are installing. On a flat surface attach the adjusted chain to the light fixture.

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 off the wire nuts that connect the wires. Avoid yanking on the wires. Use chain pliers or pliers with a screwdriver to open the link on the end of the chain.

Adjust the length of the chain to the link that best matches your desired length. Remove any nuts or screws holding the fixture in place. If the fixture is heavy use a piece of rope or twine to hold the fixture up while you disconnect the wires. Twist wires together clockwise with pliers and screw a wire cap onto each pair except the ground wires.

2 mark the location of hole to be cut to accommodate the recessed light on the beam. Attach the chain to the screw collar then hold the light fixture up against it. When replacing a wall light or sconce it s important to plan ahead and ensure that your new light is looking and working its best.