Restore Power and Test

What happens in this clip

Return to the main electrical panel (circuit breaker panel or fuse box) and flip the circuit breaker that controls the light fixture back to the "ON" position. Go back to the light switch in the room and flip it. The newly installed light fixture should illuminate, signaling a successful installation.

Goal: Verify the functionality of the newly installed light fixture

What's used

Tools

• Circuit Breaker Panel GE

About the full video

This project guides you through the process of replacing an old ceiling light fixture with a new, modern one. It covers all necessary steps from ensuring electrical safety by turning off power, to carefully disconnecting the old fixture's wiring, installing a new mounting bracket, wiring the new fixture, and finally assembling the new light and restoring power.

Step 7 of 7: Test the light fixture

Go to the wall switch that controls the ceiling light fixture and flip it to the 'ON' position. The light should now illuminate.

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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

7. Step 7: Test the light fixture

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