Hi, I had a roof leak and some of it leak into the roof of the second bedroom around the ceiling light fixture, I want to take out the fixtured and put a cover over the hole in ceiling. Do i just put wire nuts on the wires that are in there first? I also want to take the wall switch off and wire nut those wires too.
No I don't dare put another light fixture up there, it might start a fire. But I did manage to get a new roof put on and I only use a Lamp Stand in that room now.
I want to take down the light fixture and paint the ceiling but I just want to cover the Hole with something.
I am wondering what wires I will find in there and will I just be able to put wire nuts on them and tuck them back up in the hole, then put the cover up over the hole!
First of all, if the roof is fixed, there is no need to worry about the wires causing a fire. Second, if you in fact want to remove the ceiling fixture, you must use a cover and not hide it. It must be available. That means you'll blanks that will be on the ceiling and on the wall.
My advice is put the ceiling fixture back on (after you fix and paint the ceiling), keep the switch in operation, and just don't use it, if you don't want to. You can even get one of those switch shields that prevent you from randomly switching it on or off. Taking it off or removing the light fixture only reduces the value of the house. Most people will kill to have ceiling lights in bedrooms. That was one of the very first things I did when I moved into my house. Removed the first outlet from the switch and installed a ceiling light and fan.
Code requires there to be a switched light in every room, with the switch being at the entry door.
Of course, it's your house, so if you want to remove the ceiling light, you can certainly feel free to. But you don't want to do anything that's too permanent.
At the ceiling, take off the fixture, and put a wire nut on the black and white wires (separately). If there are other wires or connections in there, leave the, as-is as they may connect to other lights/receptacles. Finish with a blank round cover.
Same with the switch. Remove the switch and wire nut each of the 2 wires on the switch. Don't touch any other connections. Finish with a blank rectangular 'single gang' plate.
Oh - and turn off the breaker before doing all this work. You can turn it back on afterwards.
Code requires there to be a switched light in every room, with the switch being at the entry door.
Not quite true. IIRC, many new homes since the 70's did not have bedroom ceiling lights. However the nearest outlet to the door way is switched at the door entrance. Not sure if that code has changed.
Hi all,
searched the forum for an answer, but didn't find one so I'll ask here. I want to shoot videos of doing my stretch-band exercises, and possibly other body-weight exercises, but my room is too dark. I have a small livingroom, and there is a large picture window, but the lighting is still poor from that. I want to get a floor lamp that would still be decorative but functional. I see a lot of info on youtube etc. but like talking with folks here about things I want to set up, or fix, etc.
Does anyone have ideas for me, or questions about what I have to work with? I'd so appreciate the help,
Thanks much, Denise
PS Here a link on lamps I've viewed so far, I just don't know if they'd work for videos. I see the more professional ones but they are ugly looking, and 95% of the time, I won't be using them. I don't have storage for one either. Apartment is where I live, small 1-bedroom ;)
Only under 100 dollars, or lower if possible??
I have 4 wall lights on my deck and each has it's own switch. I'd like to connect them all so that each switch will turn 9n all 4 lights. The power wiring for all the switches is accessible from under the house. Does anyone know how I can make this happen?
03-06-22, 03:18 PM
