Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures for How to Replace A Pull-Chain Light Fixture

By the experts at The Family Handyman
Broken basement and utility room porcelain light fixtures are simple and inexpensive to replace. Read an overview for how to replace a pull-chain light fixture.
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1. Turn off the power, remove the light bulb and unscrew the fixture from the electrical box. Pull the fixture down, but keep your hands away from the wires. Touch one voltage tester probe to the black wire, and the other to the white wire. If the voltage indicator doesn't light up, the power is off.
CAUTION: Turn off power at the main panel
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