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Remove Existing Fixture

The first thing to do is to cut the electricity to the fixture that you are removing.  The easiest way to do this is to turn the fixture on and (unless your breakers are well labeled) throw breakers until the fixture turns off.  Remove the existing fixture and, supporting its weight, let it down from the ceiling.

Test for Power

When the fixture is hanging down, carefully remove the wire nuts from the wires.  Before you touch the wires, you should use a tester to ensure that the circuit is indeed cold.  If it is cold, go ahead and remove the wires from existing fixture.  If it isn't, you should either revisit the procedure above, throw the main breaker for the house or call an electrician.

Remove old light fixture

Remove old light fixture

Disconnect wires

Disconnect wires

Test to ensure current is off

Test to ensure current is off


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