Pendant lighting is a simple way to add something special to any room in your home. There’s a great difference between a pendant light and a traditional light bulb as pendant lights come in many different colors, styles, shapes and sizes. This guide will help you understand how to install pendant lights (swag lights) as this process can be a bit tricky.
Some people prefer to install their pendant lighting permanently and some choose to install their lighting temporarily. It’s more common to see them hanging temporarily, so I’ll discuss the installation process for this option first.
There are a few things you must have or purchase in order to temporarily install your pendant lighting. You’ll need an electric plug, extra metal chain and longer wire than what you already have in your traditional light. Usually the light will come with two bare wires. It’s hard to say how much wire and chain you’ll need since it depends on how far the light will hang from the outlet. In order to help determine how much you’ll need, measure the distance to the outlet. Always add a little extra wire to that distance, just in case you need a bit more.
The first step in the installation process is a bit tricky. You’ll need to remove the original electric supply wire from the light. Then take the new wire, and begin to attach it to the wire. Always make sure the plug is at the end of the wire. The wire will need to run through the chain, so weave the wires through the side of the chain. Once you’ve added the ceiling hook, you’re light should be ready to go. Plug it in and test!
I personally prefer to temporarily hang pendant lights. If you ever plan on moving or you want to move the light, all you need to do is remove the hanging light from the hook. When it comes to cleaning the light, it’s the same process. Remove the light and clean!
Permanently installing the light is an easier process to install, but not to maintain. The light will usually come assembled, with the possibility of a few small things to add (decorative pieces). If you have no experience with wires, you may want to hire an electrician for this process. There’s a short list of tools required for this; electrical tape, a wire cutter, a screwdriver and of course all the materials provided.
For safety reasons, be sure to shut off any power to the light. You can do this from the circuit breaker or the fuse box. Then proceed to remove the old light fixture where you plan on hanging the light. Do not remove the wires. Then add the pendant light to the outlet box and proceed to attach the electrical supply wires. You’ll add the original wires to the wires on the pendant light. At this point you’ll be ready to hang the light on the ceiling, with the light bulb in place. Turn the power source back on and your light should be glowing!
I hope this has helped you understand how to install your new pendant lights. Once you’ve installed your light, it will create a new feel to the room. Good luck!
More information on mini pendant lights can be found at this authors site, minipendantlights.net. You’ll find information on all sorts of lighting, including his favorite type of light – a lovely glass pendant light.
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