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How do I remove receptacle from my ceiling and replace it with hardwired light?

How do I remove receptacle from my ceiling and replace it with hardwired light?


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Old 02-23-23, 02:08 PM
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How do I remove receptacle from my ceiling and replace it with hardwired light?

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This receptacle on the ceiling is powered on and off by a light switch on the wall. How do I remove it and hard wire a light fixture in its place so that the light switch will turn the new light fixture on and off?
 
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Old 02-23-23, 03:36 PM
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Start by reading Wiring Simplified - should be available at your local big box store.

Keep in mind, there might be a code requiring this receptacle, like if this is the garage and it would feed a door operator.
 
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Turn off the circuit breaker that feeds that circuit.
Take down the existing light.
Remove the outlet's cover plate and the outlet.
You will/should have a black, white and bare copper conductor which can be connected to your new hardwired fixture with wire nuts.

You have a rectangular electrical box but most ceiling fixtures are designed to work with a round box. It's not that big a problem. Many fixtures come with adapter plates that have long slots & holes to allow a lot of flexibility in mounting.

Depending on how your existing light was installed you may have some screw holes in the sheetrock to patch if you want.

Post back if you have any questions or concerns.
 
 

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