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Step 3 · Install New Motion-Sensing Light Fixture

Refer to the new fixture's manual for specific mounting instructions. Typically, you will attach a mounting bracket to the ceiling electrical box using the provided screws. Connect the house wires to the corresponding wires on the new fixture using wire nuts: black to black (hot), white to white (neutral), and green or bare copper to the grounding screw or wire. Ensure all connections are secure and all wire nuts are tightened. Gently push the connected wires and the fixture base into the electrical box. Secure the new fixture to the mounting bracket according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Step 3 · Install New Motion-Sensing Light Fixture

Refer to the new fixture's manual for specific mounting instructions. Typically, you will attach a mounting bracket to the ceiling electrical box using the provided screws. Connect the house wires to the corresponding wires on the new fixture using wire nuts: black to black (hot), white to white (neutral), and green or bare copper to the grounding screw or wire. Ensure all connections are secure and all wire nuts are tightened. Gently push the connected wires and the fixture base into the electrical box. Secure the new fixture to the mounting bracket according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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How to Add Motion-Activated Lights to a Dark Hallway at the Top of the Stairs

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Turn Off Power to Hallway Circuit
5 minutes3 items
Remove Existing Hallway Light Fixture
15 minutes3 items
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Install New Motion-Sensing Light Fixture
30 minutes6 items
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Test the Motion-Sensing Light
10 minutes1 items
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Install Light Cover and Final Touches
10 minutes1 items
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