Restore Power and Test

What happens in this clip

Go back to your consumer unit. Switch the circuit breaker for the lighting circuit back to the 'on' position. If you switched off the main power, turn that back on first. Return to the room and test the new light fixture by operating the light switch. The light should illuminate. If it doesn't, switch off the power immediately and re-check your connections for any loose wires or incorrect pairings. If it works, you have successfully installed your new ceiling light fixture.

Goal: Return to the consumer unit, restore power to the lighting circuit, and test the newly installed light fixture to ensure it functions correctly.

About the full video

This project provides a comprehensive guide on how to safely replace a standard ceiling light fixture with a modern one. It covers crucial safety checks, proper wiring techniques using modern connectors, and the final installation of the new fixture and bulbs, ensuring a functional and aesthetically pleasing result.

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.

Open this step in the guide

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