How Do You Remove Older Incandescent Light Fixtures?
Old ceiling-mounted incandescent light fixtures can become electrical problems. Many older fixtures were not rated for the higher wattage light bulbs typically used today. The wires of these fixtures often get brittle and crack from time and the heat of the bulbs, especially when higher wattage bulbs have been used in them. Older fixtures often do not have the layer of insulation between the base of the fixture and the bulbs that new incandescent light fixtures have. Removing these fixtures is the first step in upgrading them through replacement with modern incandescent light fixtures. Step 1 Turn off the power to the circuit the light is on by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the “off” position. Switch off the switch that controls the light. Step 2 Remove the light bulb cover, or globes. Covers that enclose the entire bulb, or bulbs, often have a decorative nut at the center that can be turned counterclockwise to remove. Fixtures with single bulbs may have a bulb
