Restore Power and Test

What happens in this clip

For the final step, return to the electrical panel and flip the breaker switch back to the 'on' position to restore power to the circuit. Then, proceed to the light switch in the room and flip it on to activate the newly installed light fixture. Observe the light to ensure it is functioning correctly and providing the desired illumination.

Goal: Verify the new light fixture is functioning correctly

What's used

Tools

• Electrical Panel
• Light Switch

About the full video

This project provides a step-by-step guide on how to safely replace an existing ceiling-mounted light fixture with a new one. It covers unboxing, safely disconnecting power, removing the old fixture, installing the new mounting bracket, wiring the new fixture, and finally assembling and testing the new light.

Step 6 of 7: Restore power to the light fixture

Return to your electrical panel and flip the circuit breaker for the ceiling light fixture back to the 'ON' position. This will restore power to the fixture.

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Every video in How to Remove a Ceiling Light Cover to Change the Bulbs

1. Step 1: Turn off power to the light fixture

   • 0:50–1:05 Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker
   • 0:47–0:52 Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker
   • 0:03–0:05 Shut Off Power to the Circuit

2. Step 2: Remove the light fixture cover

   • 1:50–2:38 Remove Old Light Fixture Glass Cover and Bulbs
   • 1:03–1:50 Remove Light Fixture Cover
   • 0:17–0:23 Remove Light Bulb Cover and Bulbs

3. Step 3: Remove old light bulbs

   • 0:34–0:50 Unscrew Old Bulb
   • 1:50–2:05 Remove Light Bulbs
   • 0:38–1:04 Remove the Old Bulb

4. Step 4: Install new light bulbs

   • 1:15–1:30 Install New Light Bulb
   • 1:04–1:12 Install the New Bulb
   • 0:26–0:31 Install the New Light Bulb

5. Step 5: Reattach the light fixture cover

   • 6:11–6:23 Replace the Fixture Cover
   • 0:57–1:08 Reinstall Dome Light Cover
   • 0:55–1:09 Install the Light Cover

6. Step 6: Restore power to the light fixture

   • 10:35–10:39 Restore Power and Test the New Fixtures
   • 2:59–3:02 Restore Power
   • 2:11–2:21 Restore Power and Test (this video)

7. Step 7: Test the light fixture

   • 9:22–9:55 Restore Power and Test
   • 8:04–8:19 Restore Power and Test
   • 2:47–2:52 Test New Light Fixture