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