Turn on the light controlled by the switch to make sure it has a good bulb.
Moving a light down the wall.
Pull the switch out a few inches but leave.
Wall light was successfully moved without extra damage downstairs in a two storey house.
Unscrew the switch cover and then the switch itself from the wall.
You did an amazing job.
July 25 2016 modified.
Remove the internal housing from the ceiling or wall.
These duties can normally be done by hand but may require a.
Turn off the breaker that controls.
I plan to move my light fixture up about 6 inches.
Unplug the light or radio from the wall plug.
Place a noncontact voltage tester against the plug.
Check the new location.
How to move wall light.
Shut off the circuit breaker switch for the light you re planning to move.
Remove the external housing and the light bulb.
How to move a light fixture step 1.
May 18 2019.
How hard was it to patch the wall once you were finished.
Guide for moving a light fixture electrical question.
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I want to move a ceiling light fixture to a location where it is centered over a dining room table.
This way if we ever decide to change the light down the road we could place it back at the standard height.
Because of the direction the 14 2 cable comes into the light fixture now it is not long enough to reach the new desired location.