Install Pull Chain Switch

Avoid pulling on the chain using a lot of force because this is often how it breaks.

Install pull chain switch.

Pull chain light fixtures are handy for basements and storage areas until they quit working. Always turn off the electric to the circuit you are working on. I show the steps to install a pull chain light fixture. I had a ugly florecent light above my sink in my kitchen.

I took it down and bought a regular light fixture and a pull chain switch. Install the switch making sure that the switch is in the off position and that the handle in facing downwards. Firmly tighten the screws so the copper wire compresses slightly. Doing so requires you to remove the fixture drill a hole to screw on a pull switch and wire the black wires through the switch.

You can fit your ceiling light with a pull chain switch. Here is a picture gallery about how to wire a pull cord light switch diagram complete with the description of the image please find the image you need. If the lights come on or the fan starts to rotate it s all fixed. If you will be installing your light into existing drywall then get a cut in ceiling box.

Screw the new fixture to the box snugly but don t over tighten it or the porcelain might crack. Flip the power switch in the room if necessary to turn the fan on. Now that your ceiling fan pull chain switch is fully installed pull on it gently to see if it works. Wiring lights in parallel with one switch diagram how to wire within how to wire a pull cord light switch diagram image size 500 x 500 px and to view image details please click the image.

Twist the fixture to spiral the wires into the electrical box. The ceiling has just 1 white and 1 black wire the fixture has 1 white and 1 black wire the pull chain switch has 2 black wires. You won t need many tools and it will probably take you less than an hour to complete the project. I drilled the hole in the side of the fixture and placed the pull chain in and screwed on the end to secured it.

Install switch plate cover turn the breaker back on and you are finished.