Bathroom vanity light fixture installation

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Tips for installing vanity lights in your bathroom. In this video I replace the old vanity light fixture with a new Hampton Bay brushed nickel four light fixture. Video covers removing the old fixture and installing the new vanity lights.
To work safely on electrical components in your house it is very important that you shut off the switch controlling the component, and turn the breaker that controls the component in the breaker panel to OFF.
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@catherinehoctor3459 8 жыл бұрын

Best video I could have watched before doing this kind of project. Thank you for being detailed.

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Catherine, I appreciate the feedback.

@brittanymacdonald420 7 жыл бұрын

Catherine Hoctor ok m

@TheBaseballLiker 6 жыл бұрын

I've watched your videos about grass seeding and such, so it's cool to see you pop up in the results for replacing a light fixture too! Thanks for the videos!

@mrcn119t6 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for - good photography, well-paced, and clearly explained throughout. Thanks.

@debbievaughn3845 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video and sharing it. I was glad to see how you centered and corrected the placement of the fixture.

@kimkimteacher 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comprehensive tutorial. I was completely intimidated about this project but now feel confident.

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Good luck. Let me know how the installation goes for you.

@marjoriebrosseau581 7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! NOW I feel very confident about installing my new new light fixture!!!

@theresamatthewsone 8 жыл бұрын

this is my first time trying to replace the light fixture and your video has made it pretty simple, I am going to attempt to do this myself, thank you for your easy to understand video

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+theresa matthews Thanks Theresa and good luck. Report back on how the project goes for you.

@barbhayes5613 6 жыл бұрын

Great walk-through! I'm so glad your electrical box was not centered, as I believe the one in my bathroom is offset as well. This will be MUCH easier than I thought it would be.

@deborahshepherd382 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, you got to the point with no pomp to it. Plus you worked the steps as you explained how to do it. Great work!

@atomicyang6702 4 жыл бұрын

You make a great teacher. Steps were explained clear and concise. I now have the knowledge to embark on this project.

@sallywalters8120 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you your video. I am hoping to tackle my light tomorrow. Your voice is so dang calming, that I actually believe I might be able to do it! Cheers!

@daisy1712 11 жыл бұрын

Trying this for the first time. Thanks for helping me build a little confidence.

@lojenn 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We had an old florescent light in our bathroom and when one of the bulbs went out, again, we decided to swap out the fixtures. We were without light in the bathroom for about two weeks before I watched your video and felt confident enough to do it myself instead of waiting for the electrician to come do it. Thank you!!!

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+lojenn That's great, congratulations!

@hellofooliama 8 жыл бұрын

I want to replace my light fixture too you make see so easy, the way you explain it got me confidence. thanks for the video

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+Chik fina Thanks Chik for watching.

@WOLFPACKED 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for taking the time to make this - I learned a few things just watching you do this

@youonlylivetwice78 6 жыл бұрын

Your video is in fact helpful. My light fixture project is a headache and I need to put a stud to hold the darn thing cause of course it's not centered

@heathermcadams5865 7 жыл бұрын

Great and thoughtful video. We successfully installed our bathroom light fixture ! Thank you so much for your help :-)

@smscorpio1 4 жыл бұрын

simple and straightforward, why are more videos not like this?!

@NagDeNu 7 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Exactly what I needed to see! Thank you so much!

@425christy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am doing this project during COVID-19. Now I know how to do it. 😊

@carpenter9158 9 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Very precise and easy to follow. Great job. Thanks.

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@leslieneiss127 9 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you for creating this video. Also, it was helpful to have the information in the comments section where you explained how to adjust the screw by drilling space in the drywall directly behind the head of the screw to shorten it to the right length.

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leslie, I appreciate the feedback.

@stevebarrie8506 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. Thank you.

@torenajs 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm installing lights on my own for the first time and wasn't sure about hooking up the wires. I'm ready to go now!

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

Janelle Seymour Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

@torenajs 9 жыл бұрын

They look great :)

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

Janelle Seymour Awesome, thanks for the info.

@Kinson09 4 жыл бұрын

This was helpful to me (twice)! Thank you sir.

@rubencaro2717 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video you explain everything so easy

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Celdieu for taking the time to leave a comment.

@Iscaper 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@gracesimmons3463 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is very helpful

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grace.

@carapungo 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect!. Thanks for sharing.

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Report back on how it goes for you. Thanks for commenting.

@dorcaspowellpowell5971 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video helped it was simple to the point thank you.

@ThatReallyWeirdArtist 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I HAD to habe a new bathroom light and i offered to take the job off my husband's list of home improvement things. Downside i offered only halfass knowing what i was doing lol so thank you for each step by step and not blabbering about screws for 10 minutes👍

@ThatReallyWeirdArtist 5 жыл бұрын

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@angelinarossi5604 7 жыл бұрын

Best video. Asking any help from my boyfriend, only proves why he is kept in the boyfriend zone and never considered for a husband role. It's your video that allows me to keep my side of the house nice. Thank you for being a great teacher.

@Iscaper 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angelina, I appreciate the feedback.

@JiLaNor 7 жыл бұрын

Angelina Rossi Hi , did you manage to change the light yourself? I am thinking also to do it myself because my husband is not a handyman but i dont have any idea how to connect the wire. Any help here?

@HeartlessNinny1 4 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and detailed video. Thank you.

@Iscaper 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@joehanke1243 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video iScraper. I have just subscribed. Hope to learn more.

@willajohnson8577 5 жыл бұрын

tks that is as close to what i need to do as i can get. i need to move over a little to get centered and be able to secure fixture Thank you

@aworshipper41 11 жыл бұрын

thank you for this...tackling a surprise project for my wife :)

@silverpalm2892 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@br2325 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, good job.

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan, I appreciate the feedback.

@ModernCarpentryProjects 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, I just built a vanity a little different a few days ago and recorded it, I would surely appreciate some feedback. Thanks keep it up!

@jackjensen1251 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I just bought one of these fixtures and the instructions are vague and don't explain anything. This really helped me.

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Jensen Thanks Jack.

@FRESHYUNGLU 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent and thorough vid

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+Luis Quirarte Thanks Luis, I appreciate the feedback.

@HeelznBarbellz 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!! Im going to Lowes to pick out new light fixtures!!!!!! xoxo

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe for subscribing.

@krobarrides9028 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for your help

@LinzvsWorld23 8 жыл бұрын

this gave me hope that i can finally change out my ugly light fixtures without spending too much money, thank you!!

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+LinzvsWorld23 Thanks and good luck.

@marktheunitedstatescitezen185 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the bathroom light switch you explained it well !

@GRIzZLY8902 9 жыл бұрын

Nice very straightforward video

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@Iscaper 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck.

@THEPinballJunkie 9 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

jim pincollector Thanks for watching.

@thomasnov 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Steve-km3nt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I want to replace similar fixtures in two bathrooms and I now have the confidence to at least try doing it myself. And I won't be at the mercy of an electrician who doesn't show up.

@donmac1811 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I have two of these fixtures I need to replace.

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Report back on how the project goes for you.

@sharonberry4397 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Still need to know how to know which wires to tie together.

@careneweide8534 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@youonlylivetwice78 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. My question is why did you not put both screws centered with the stud for the support bracket. The top looked more to the left and the bottom looks centered. Just curious. Also if you back off the screws for the light fixture, wouldn't it ruin the wall. I know it won't show but would it hold steady

@andrewpope3229 9 жыл бұрын

Your a life saver.

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

andrew pope Thanks Andrew.

@ericapallaron3379 8 жыл бұрын

What about the grounding wire? I also thought you're supposed to twist the wires first before threading onto nut.

@dee101472 6 жыл бұрын

Erica Pallaron the nuts twist the wires

@MattBruns 5 жыл бұрын

The ground wire is built in to the junction box for most wall light sockets.

@joanc194 6 жыл бұрын

Very detailed..tnx

@celdieuharrys5267 10 жыл бұрын

Greta video!

@RogueNation. 9 жыл бұрын

You make it look easy. I bought a 'Hampton 3-Light Camille Bath Vanity Light, Satin Nickel' piece from Walmart. It comes with a base (like the one you took down from previous light) that has wall screws + anchors which hang it on both ends. The directions Hampton gave - shows 2 mounted screws going from the base ring area to the back of an octagon electrical box. I went to my nearest dept store, bought the Octagon box, and apparently I can mount the base right to the box itself. Only problem I have right now is installing the box itself. Sigh

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

If you have the wider wall plate like the old fixture in the video I would just drill holes through the plate into wall studs and mount the light without changing the outlet box. It will save you time and headaches.

@RogueNation. 9 жыл бұрын

iScaper1 I'll check it out. See where the studs are and mark em.

@RogueNation. 9 жыл бұрын

iScaper1 Thanks for the video. I'm taking the octagon box and drywall knife back to the store. It turns out I have enough room to mount the base ring to the old electric box with the added support of the wall screws + anchors. Time and trouble saved!

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

Joey G Great, I'm glad you didn't have to cut out the old outlet box.

@egossick 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how to take a single vanity light fixture and changing it for two smaller vanity fixtures?

@JugglingTheJohnsons 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I look forward to changing out my lights.

@FabbiRosario 10 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO :). I have a question: White cable goes w white and black with black right? The cooper one goes attached to ...?

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Copper wire is the ground, either connect it to the ground wire coming into the box with the hot and common wires or attach to the ground terminal on the bracket (green screw).

@MiaH79 8 жыл бұрын

I did it! Thank you!

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+Mia S Way to go Mia!!

@MiaH79 8 жыл бұрын

iScaper1 I actually did 2 lights yesterday! I have 2 more to do today. Sooo proud of myself. :D

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+Mia S You should be, congrats!

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Just model numbers, some finders will do more than others. I have the Zircon e30 model.

@sercus1 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Iscaper 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@passportfella6590 4 жыл бұрын

The lights were hanging into the top of the .mirror and unentered. Nice job.

@ugrowfood3203 5 жыл бұрын

Goodness, I know this is old but what if I don't have a ground wire from my supply? I just have a conduit with two wires (Blue and White) through a gaping hold in my wall. Don't even have an electrical box there. Can I ground the fixture to the anchor plate?

@TheTrapeze 7 жыл бұрын

Best video I ever see. Veronice Araujo

@misivg 3 жыл бұрын

Its a good video but i wanted to see what you do with the grounding wire

@NutmegThumper 8 жыл бұрын

My problem is that the finials had too much room on them so I need to back out the screws. However, as is the case in your video the wall is behind those screws so how do you adjust for that? In your video screws were exactly the right length when you tested it. Do I need to drill out space into the wall for the screws to back out into?

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+NutmegThumper Yes, you need to drill a small hole behind the screw in the drywall to adjust it back.

@youonlylivetwice78 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@leos9865 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rosemarywilliams9969 6 жыл бұрын

oh so if i have a 4-light chrome raceway vanity light, do l have to replace it with a fixture with 4-light bulb option? or can i use one with two? l didn't realize how expensive updating everything would be.

@CubScoutPack230 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Question, I don't have a fixture box behind the placement (wires just hanging out). The wires are dead center where I want the fixture. There is a stud on the left side. So about where the fixture mounting screw sticks out, I can screw that side of the mounting bracket directly into the stud. But, aside from the drywall, there is nothing on the other side. Do you think securing the bracket on 1 side is sufficient (or possibly with a drywall screw or hallow wall anchor on the other)? Or do I need to go more drastic and install a fixture box?

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

On the one side I would do a grabber screw into the wall stud and on the other side of the bracket a wall anchor into the drywall. Wall anchors are supposed to support 30-40 lbs. so I think you'd be okay.

@LARosen50 6 жыл бұрын

How do you know which wires to pair together?

@Quincy622010 6 жыл бұрын

Wish you had shown how to connect the wires in more detail. Am about to do a similar project and need to be sure I connect the wires right.

@dih706 6 жыл бұрын

white to white, black to black, gold to gold.

@Iscaper 11 жыл бұрын

You can do it, good luck. Report back on how the installation went for you.

@saoirse90. 10 жыл бұрын

Hi I recently got the vanity lights that you are replacing and I want to put them in my bedroom, but, I didn't know the wiring is only made for bathrooms so I'm wondering if you could please let me know if a standard wire and plug can be attached to this? Any help greatly appreciated!... Thanks, Saoirse

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Good question. I don't see why the lights couldn't be put in the bedroom. You would probably need a switched outlet box on the wall instead of the ceiling (lights are designed for wall mount). If you mean run an extension cord behind the plate and wire it up to plug into an outlet I wouldn't do that.

@adriansmith7094 10 жыл бұрын

I am dealing with a similar four-headed fixture. When connecting the wiring, which ones got connected to the wall and which did not? Thanks!

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Bare copper wire from lights connects to bare copper wire in outlet box. White (common) wire connects to common wire in outlet box, and black (hot) wire connects to black wire in outlet box.

@bonnenaturel6688 9 жыл бұрын

so the connections are outside the electrical box, like before. Aren't the wires supposed to be connected inside the electrical box according to code?

@bateleon 5 жыл бұрын

The actual fixture is a box

@katheypool6123 9 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed to know, now where is the breaker and how do you turn it off.

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

Should be a breaker panel somewhere in the house (maybe even outside), you need to turn into a detective and find it. It's usually a gray rectangular looking box with door and a number of breakers inside. The breakers may or not already be labeled. You can turn the breakers on or off much like a light switch. On our last house the panel was downstairs near the mechanical room. On this house the main panel is outside and a couple of smaller panels downstairs.

@nathanmingle7 2 жыл бұрын

You got a nack for this. Thank you.

@Iscaper 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan, I appreciate the feedback.

@BlitheLorefield 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a light that was given to me, but there isn't a support bracket. Do you know where I can find a replacement?

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Good question. If you can find what make the lights are then I would contact the manufacturer and see if they could ship you one that is made for your specific light kit.

@Iscaper 11 жыл бұрын

Black wire from outlet box to black wire on light fixture. White wire from outlet box to white wire on fixture. Ground wire to ground wire.

@Robin-ly6sk 9 жыл бұрын

I have two light fixtures to replace...both did not have outlet boxes, just the wires coming out of a hole. I can find a stud for the one, so I think I can use your technique above. The hole for the other one was almost centered, but I cannot find a stud. The mirror I am centering over is the whole width of the wall (about 46" wide). The drywall is about 3 sheets thick as we wanted good soundproofing. When I removed the old fixture, the drywall anchors came out with the screws. Any ideas how to mount the new fixture?

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

Robin 3 sheets of dry wall, wow. The wall anchors are pulling out because of the 3 sheets. They're designed to go through one sheet of drywall then spread when the screw is installed. I would try toggle bolts instead of the wall anchors, they should make it through the multiple sheets of drywall.

@careyclapp8357 6 жыл бұрын

no grounding wire?

@FaisalQureshi-rs2cm 8 жыл бұрын

nice

@truckguy5337 8 жыл бұрын

We moved into a house that has the same 4 light light fixture. Our problem is the far left light is partially unscrewed from the base and we can't get it to screw back on. Like the threads are stripped. Any suggestions? Replace the light?

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+Truckguy Can you remove the shade and then get the old bulb out? If the threads are stripped in the bulb you'll be okay, but if they're stripped in the bulb socket you have bigger problems.

@nhanson1911 5 жыл бұрын

Lucky you, at least you had a stud to screw into. I found I have a drain vent dead center where I need to attach my vanity light. Why can't things just be simple and easy?

@Skullsanddragonflies 5 жыл бұрын

I have one there too. :( Not sure what to do...

@nhanson1911 5 жыл бұрын

@@Skullsanddragonflies I used 4, 45 degree angles to go around a circular box. I was able to put a 2X4 onto the stud already in the bay, attaching the 2 inch side to the stud. This put the box dead center and the 4-45 angles went around the circular electrical box . Worked out nicely.

@charlie3069 7 жыл бұрын

I'm just wondering what if there was no existing wiring before, can you still install a vanity light and how

@Iscaper 7 жыл бұрын

Vanity light needs power, if you don't have it you'll probably need the help of an electrician.

@kjaccard 9 жыл бұрын

I have removed my light fixture from the wall. What do I do with all the electric wires while I paint? It looks like to did something to the wires before putting them into the hole. My breaker for my bathroom also covers other rooms. Can I put the breaker back on before I install the light? What do I do to the wires? I don't want to cause a fire - and am a little wary of anything electrical. Thanks in advance.

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

The safest way would be to leave the breaker off while painting and wiring the lights. I have seen electricians thread wires nuts over the exposed ends of the wires, tuck them into the box, then put a piece of tape over the light switch in the off position to protect themselves while they did their work. I've even done this a few times myself but when possible I always turn off the breaker.

@terrymilliner246 8 жыл бұрын

Hello, my old light fixture looks exactly like yours, the only problem is that I don't see any screws on the bottom or top to detach it from the bracket. Is there another way these type of fixtures are removed? I used a flashlight and did not see anything.

@cw9752 8 жыл бұрын

+terry milliner I have the exact same problem. I am painting and want to remove that fixture and replace it with one like in the video.

@Iscaper 8 жыл бұрын

+terry milliner I'm just guessing but there might be tabs or clips securing the fixture to the support bracket. I would take a flat blade screwdriver and see if the fixture can be pried away from the bracket.

@brianlanning7615 8 жыл бұрын

Terry, same problem here, no screws. How did you end up getting the fixture of the wall? Thanks.

@terrymilliner246 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Lanning Hey Brian unfortunately I have not tackled that yet. Ironically I will be replacing the fixture this week. I will shoot you a message and let you know how I got it off.

@brianlanning7615 8 жыл бұрын

+terry milliner Terry, it just pops off. take the light bulbs and the metal rings around the light sockets off and the silver fixture slides right of the mounting bracket

@aizika01 9 жыл бұрын

My (old) fixture does not have any screws on the outside. And it sits on top of the mirror. Otherwise it looks exactly the same as yours. Do you know by any chance how this one could be detached? Thanks! Alex

@Iscaper 9 жыл бұрын

If it doesn't have screws in the edges or cap screws like the new fixture in the video, I would try pulling out on the fixture to see if there are clips that secure it to the wall bracket. Let me know what you find.

@mysickstrings 10 жыл бұрын

i have a question , when i put in the new fixture . how do i hook up the ground , do i connect the bare ground wire coming out the wall with the one on the fixture and tie them both to the green bolt / or only one of the ground wires ??

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

I usually connect the ground on the fixture to the ground from the outlet box with a wire nut.

@mysickstrings 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you , I appreciate your help ..

@IamHappyHeart 6 жыл бұрын

You explained it very well sir.👍...I just would like to clarify about any light fixture like yours, with 3 or 4 or 5 bulbs that says 69 watts max...does that mean 60 watts for the whole thing like if it is 4 bulbs meaning 60 watts for all 4 total so that will be 25 watts for each bulb?

@Iscaper 6 жыл бұрын

Good question. I would guess it means 69 watts max for each bulb.

@IamHappyHeart 6 жыл бұрын

Oh so, so sorry sir for all my typo error..I felt so bad....I mean if it says 60 watts max on the light fixture, does that mean 15 watts for each bulb if here are 4 sockets? Or does that mean 60 watts for each socket?

@Iscaper 6 жыл бұрын

I think it means 60 watts for each socket.

@IamHappyHeart 6 жыл бұрын

iScaper1 thanks much😀

@ictguy455 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Is there a must for a junction box? I am changing from a 6 light vanity to a 4 light as well but I do not have a box in my drywall.

@Iscaper 3 жыл бұрын

There are two machine screws that attach to the bracket that mounts to the junction box. These screws hold the mounting base of the light. Without a junction box, I guess you could use plastic anchors in the wall and run screws into them from the outside of the base to secure it to the wall.

@ictguy455 3 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper I bought a junction box. 1) sturdy 2) safe Thanks for the reply

@careneweide8534 10 жыл бұрын

I have two light fixtures to replace, one fixture has 1 blk & 1 white wire, while the other has 2 blk & 2 white wires, do I wire three black ones together, also the three white ones. Help

@Iscaper 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Carene, sounds like the wires are feeding both fixtures from the switch. Yes, connect the 2 black wires in the outlet box to the black wire coming from light fixture and the 2 white wires in the outlet box to the white wire from the fixture.