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.

How to install a wall light fixture on beam.

On a flat surface attach the adjusted chain to the light fixture. 2 mark the location of hole to be cut to accommodate the recessed light on the beam. Avoid yanking on the wires. Twist off the wire nuts that connect the wires.

Use chain pliers or pliers with a screwdriver to open the link on the end of the chain. Twist wires together clockwise with pliers and screw a wire cap onto each pair except the ground wires. 1 make sure the recessed light fixture you have will fit inside the beam you are installing. Screw the fixture to the siding or to the mounting block with the screws that come with it.

If the fixture is heavy use a piece of rope or twine to hold the fixture up while you disconnect the wires. 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. In this step by step vide. Carefully pull the fixture from the wall pry if it has been painted in place.

Trace the pancake electrical junction box in desired position on the outdoor wall. Remove any nuts or screws holding the fixture in place. Adjust the length of the chain to the link that best matches your desired length.