Check that it is straight and make adjustments.
How to install outdoor wall lighting.
Trace the pancake electrical junction box in desired position on the outdoor wall.
You can also use a utility knife to strip the wire although it will be much easier to use the wire strippers.
Make sure your new outdoor light fixture is firmly attached to the wall.
Planning the outdoor light with gfci outlet project.
Follow the manufacturer s instructions to wire and mount your light fixture.
Some models will vary but most outdoor light fixtures use a screw or clip design to hold your new fixture in place.
Connect the wires accordingly white with white then black with black.
Then connect the cable to the gfci circuit breaker.
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Run the cable up to the outdoor outlet and strip the end of it.
Use wire strippers to cut the end of the cable and remove about 1 2 inch 1 3 cm of rubber insulation.
Check the manufacturer s instructions that came with the lighting fixtures to determine the size or gauge of cable you need.
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Mark the cable route from the power source.
Hold the new light fixture close to the wall electrical box.
Twist together both ends of each pair of wires using wire connectors to cover the connection point for each pair.
Finish securing the light fixture to the mounting plate.
To attach the cable to the transformer remove 5 8 to 3 4 inches of insulation from the cable wires.
Ensure power feed is safely turned off at the circuit breaker panel.
Planning the wire route for your outdoor light with gfci outlet.
Next wire the light switch.
This should leave 2 wires exposed.
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