Remove the internal housing from the ceiling or wall.
Moving a light down the wall.
You did an amazing job.
Check the new location.
May 18 2019.
Wall light was successfully moved without extra damage downstairs in a two storey house.
This way if we ever decide to change the light down the road we could place it back at the standard height.
How to move wall light.
Unscrew the switch cover and then the switch itself from the wall.
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Turn on the light controlled by the switch to make sure it has a good bulb.
How to move a light switch step 1.
Guide for moving a light fixture electrical question.
I plan to move my light fixture up about 6 inches.
Remove the external housing and the light bulb.
July 25 2016 modified.
Place a noncontact voltage tester against the plug.
These duties can normally be done by hand but may require a.
Pull the switch out a few inches but leave.
How to move wall light.
The tester will sound an alarm and light up if electricity is still present at the wall plug.
How hard was it to patch the wall once you were finished.
Because of the direction the 14 2 cable comes into the light fixture now it is not long enough to reach the new desired location.
Unplug the light or radio from the wall plug.
Turn off the breaker that controls.