Wall Light Replacement

• How much does a wall light replacement cost ?
• How to fit ceiling lights?
• How to replace a Wall Light?
• Can I change a Wall Light myself? Why use an electrician to change a Wall Light?
• How to identify your circuit type?
• Can I move a Wall Light? How to move a Wall Light?
• Can you add an extra Wall Light to an existing switch?
• Can you run a spur from a loop-in rose?
• How much does it cost to install/ replace a Wall Light?
• For a wall light replacement the price will mainly depend on the following:
• • THE WIRING CONDITION

The wiring condition in your home or commercial point of installation is very important when it comes to installing a Wall Light and the cost for installation. If the wiring is too old, it might need updating which is a very important factor. Adding new wires will affect the cost of the installation. Also, you need to check if the standard electrical cabinet is strong enough to hold the Wall Light, if not you may need to install a new one.

• • THE SIZE AND THE WEIGHT

Size and weight of the Wall Light are also to be considered when you are calculating the installation cost. Large and detailed Wall Lights will be more difficult to install. The installation may also require additional costs for the labour.

• • THE HEIGHT OF THE CEILING

Height of the ceiling also matters. Installing a Wall Light on a high ceiling might require the use of a crane for lifting and mounting it. This, of course, will also add up to the overall cost of the Wall Light installation. There are many things you need to consider when wanting to install a Wall Light . You need to make sure the dimensions of the Wall Light are suitable for the room’s dimension. It is always advisable to hire a qualified electrician to install your Wall Light.  

How to fit ceiling lights?

Installing a Wall Light can be the best way to refresh any space. Many fixtures normally come with the assembly instructions, but the actual installation can be the trickiest part of all. If you wish to install a new Wall Light, we would recommend you to hire a licensed electrician. However, replacing an existing fixture is a project you can do yourself with just a few tools. You will need the following tools and materials to be able to install/ change a Wall Light by yourself: – a voltage tester – flat head screwdrivers or cordless drill with attachments – wire strippers – wire connectors – needle nose pliers and a ladder.  

How to replace a Wall Light?

You can follow the following steps: • Turn off the power Before installing a Wall Light, locate your home’s circuit panel. Switch off the power for the circuit where the Wall Light is located. • Remove the decorative Wall Light pieces Remove any detachable parts from the existing Wall Light first. This could include light bulbs, glass light covers, or shades. • Remove wiring After removing the decorative pieces and plate, you should be able to see the capped wiring. The existing flex will be removed from the light so it is no longer installed. This will mean removing the neutral and the live wire from the ceiling rose. • Remove the old Wall Light Once you have disconnected the wires, you’re ready to remove the old Wall Light. • Measure and cut wires For a ceiling mounted Wall Light , you’ll want to measure how low it will hang before installation. Now you’ll need to cut and strip the wires. • Connect wires Connect the ceiling and fixture wires: black wire to black wire and white wire to white wire. • Install/ change and assemble Push the wires into the electrical box and follow the Wall Light instructions for assembly. • Turn on electricity Now that the Wall Light is fully installed and assembled, your final step is to return to the circuit box and turn the power back on.  

Can I change a Wall Light myself? Why use an electrician to change a Wall Light?

Yes, you can definitely change a Wall Light by yourself, however an electrician has the highest level of expertise in home electrics. Using an electrician to install/ change a Wall Light means that the work done is of the highest quality, it also means that the work is safe.  

How to identify your circuit type?

Once you have switched the power supply off, your first task is to find out what circuit type you have: junction box or loop-in.  

Can I move a Wall Light? How to move a Wall Light?

If you are moving a Wall Light you can start by isolating the circuit, and double-checking it is dead. Then unscrew the rose cover. When you have identified the type of wiring, disconnect the flex and feed cable. With junction-box wiring • Unscrew the rose base from the ceiling and then make sure to push the cable back through. Above the ceiling, you must connect the cable to a three-terminal junction box. Then run a length of 1.5mm² two-core-and-earth cable from the new light rose. • Connect the brown core to the live terminal, the blue must be connected to the neutral terminal and the earth (insulated with green and yellow sleeving) to the earth terminal. With loop-in wiring • Unscrew the rose base from the ceiling and then push the cables back through. Mount a four-terminal junction box above the original Wall Light position. • Connect the live, neutral and earth cores of the main circuit cable(s) to three separate terminals. Then connect the brown core of the switch cable to the circuit lives, the earth core to the circuit earths and the blue core to the fourth (unused) terminal.  

Can you add an extra Wall Light to an existing switch?

Yes, you can definitely add an extra Wall Light to an existing switch.  

Can you run a spur from a loop-in rose?

With a loop-in system, you can add a spur cable at the original ceiling rose to give power to a Wall Light controlled by the same switch.