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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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Locate your home's main electrical panel (breaker box). Identify the circuit breaker that controls the light fixture you intend to replace. Flip the breaker switch to the 'OFF' position to cut off all power to that circuit. It is crucial to double-check that the power is off by attempting to turn on the light switch before proceeding.

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