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August 12, 2017 18:08

How to hang a wall lamp .Connection to mains wall .

Tools for

first count up and prepare the tools that you may need to connect the wall lamp.So:

  • himself, he the candlestick;
  • lamp (if not included);
  • wires (if the connection is in the socket - it is better to look lamp with plug);
  • electrical tape;
  • screwdriver;
  • Clippers (cut and cleaned wire);
  • drill;
  • screws.

Cozy light wall light

Preparation postings - some useful tips.

To hide the wires from the lamp, during the repair should pave the wires inside the walls.If they are made of plasterboard - nothing could be simpler, just lay them inside the box.If the walls are wooden - it is better to hide the wires in a special refractory channel.This will protect the wood and prevent fire in the event of an accident.

Prepare wiring

If the concrete wall and covered with plaster, then starting the repair of the walls, pre-wall proshtrobite using any available tool.Hammer, circle cutting stone, coupled with a chisel, and similar tools are suitable.The resulting trench route the wires and seal the plaster or cement mixture.In addition, it is possible to bring the wires to the plinth, and then lend them special grooves to the box.Can be integrated in the self-leveling floor screed and under the floor.

Preparation lamp to mount on the wall.

Further work should be done only after finishing walls.To begin with - disassemble the lamp, leave just the foundation, which is attached to the wall.This will facilitate the operation and protection of wall lamp from damage.Mark where are going to attach the lamp, for then apply foundation to the desired location on the wall and the holes for the bolts make a mark on the wall.

For convenience, to the base of the lamp can be attached to a piece of plasticine or double sided tape.This will prevent the foundation from shifts during marking.Heel marks obtained (if you are dealing with a concrete wall) and drill deep enough and wide hole using a drill.This is necessary to avoid accidentally touching the lamp in the future, it is not off the mounts.The holes insert plastic stoppers and screw the lamp base to the wall with screws.

with disconnected lamp base

Installation and connection wall light.

Turn off the power at the mains.Connect the wires routed to the network, and the other output to the - to the terminals of the lamp.It is necessary to observe the polarity and the correct sequence: grounding to the earth terminal in the junction box, and after - insulated wire to a lamp.Check that never left bare wires.

Assemble to place other elements of wall light, screw the bulb in its socket.Check if the lid is closed the box, in which the connection wiring of the luminaire.Congratulations, installation and connection wall light finished!Recheck the connections and fixings.Then turn on the electricity and enjoy the cozy warmth of the lamps.

Wall sconce in the interior

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