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To change a light fixture, you may want to enlist a 3rd or 4th hand. I only have 2 hands, but I was able to do it.
First, turn off your breaker and turn off the switch for good measure. Next unscrew the mount cover from the ceiling bracket. This should slide down the chain, leaving the electrical exposed. Memorize or take a picture of the wires before taking the wire nut off and unwinding the wires . This will help later if you have some interesting wiring in your home. Mine was easy... this time. White to white, black to black. Once the wires are unwound, you can uncrew the fixture from the ceiling bracket with one hand while holding the chandelier in the other. This is one instance where that 3rd or 4th hand will come in especially handy.
I had to shorten the chain on my new chandelier. I did this by taking 2 sets of pliers and pulling the chain apart. Another case where the 3rd hand would have been great. Wait, don't forget to slide the mount cover back on over the chain. Let it rest on the chandelier until you have everything in place. Next I slid the wires through the top of the ceiling bracket. I then screwed the top of the chain attachment to the ceiling bracket. I reattached the wires; white to white, black to black and replaced the wire nuts. This is always a good time to check and see if your light turns on. Avoid securing the mount cover until you know the light works. Go turn the breaker back on, say a quick prayer, and flip the switch. Yeah! Light! Ok, turn it back off. Push the wires up into the ceiling bracket and screw the cover plate over the bracket to finish the job.
Now enjoy some hot tea and honey. TGIF!
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