How to Install a Light Fixture

Installing a new light fixture requires careful planning and attention to detail. There's no room for error when it comes to electrical wiring, which means you've got to organize properly and learn the regulations to make sure your project is safe and up to code. You can learn to plan your project and install new wiring to light your home.
1.Planning the Project.
1>Check your room wiring codes and schedule inspections.
2>Decide what type of fixture will work best in the area you’re trying to illuminate.
3>Decide what kind of bulb you want for your fixture.
4>Determine voltage and current requirements for the fixture.
5>Locate a suitable power source.
6>Plan the wiring route.

2.Installing the Light Fixture
1>Please cut openings for the wiring.
2>Install the wiring.
3>Make sure your wiring is up to code.National Electrical Code Requirements for wiring need to be followed closely when you're installing a new fixture. When you're selecting wire for the job, make sure it fits the following constraints:
①A 15 amp circuit breaker or fuse should have no less than a #14 gauge copper wire connected.
②A wire smaller than #14 copper is not permitted for power wiring.
③A 20 amp circuit is designed to safely carry up to 16 amps continuously on a #12 copper wire. A 20 amp circuit breaker or fuse should have no less than a #12 gauge copper wire connected.