Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker — Turn Off Power to Hallway Circuit
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How to Add Motion-Activated Lights to a Dark Hallway at the Top of the Stairs · Step 1 of 5
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Before proceeding with any electrical work, locate the main electrical panel (usually in a basement or utility room) and identify the circuit breaker that controls the light fixture. Turn this breaker to the 'OFF' position. Double-check that the power is indeed off at the light fixture itself by attempting to turn it on via the wall switches, which should now be unresponsive. This is a critical safety step to prevent electrical shock.
Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker — Turn Off Power to Hallway Circuit
Part of project
How to Add Motion-Activated Lights to a Dark Hallway at the Top of the Stairs · Step 1 of 5
In this video
Before proceeding with any electrical work, locate the main electrical panel (usually in a basement or utility room) and identify the circuit breaker that controls the light fixture. Turn this breaker to the 'OFF' position. Double-check that the power is indeed off at the light fixture itself by attempting to turn it on via the wall switches, which should now be unresponsive. This is a critical safety step to prevent electrical shock.