Light fixtures often include their own mounting strap. The mounting strap is a strip of metal that screws into the junction box in the ceiling. If you're replacing your fixture, you can just re-use the existing strap. If that mounting strap is broken, unscrew it and screw the new strap in place.
What is a canopy on a light fixture?
The canopy is the decorative plate, typically round, that rests against the ceiling and covers the electrical box. A stem mount pendant can be hung from a standard canopy, a hang-straight canopy, or a heavy-duty canopy.Jun 22, 2015
How do you pop a ceiling light cover?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qghAFkAn-6o
How do you cap a recessed light?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsK4_y8liB8
How do you keep wasps out of can lights?
The best solution is exclusion. You can easily screen wasps out of larger spaces, like roof vents, but the best solution for most light fixtures is household caulking. Any type will do.
What is a recessed light baffle?
Baffle Trims are the most common trims used in residential homes. The lamp sits recessed inside the trim to minimize glare, and the inside surface is ribbed to trap and shape the light. ... Slot Aperture Trims are ideal for concealing the light source in the ceiling.
How do you replace recessed lighting trim?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4hE-5mE1IU
What are light covers called?
diffuser
What is a ceiling canopy for a light fixture?
The canopy is the decorative plate, typically round, that rests against the ceiling and covers the electrical box. A stem mount pendant can be hung from a standard canopy, a hang-straight canopy, or a heavy-duty canopy.Jun 22, 2015