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How is a chandelier installed?

Lighting fixtures elegant or traditional are absolutely essential to achieve visual comfort inside your home. If you have already bought a chandelier and you want to install it yourself, you just need to carefully follow the steps below to enjoy guaranteed success.

Lighting fixtures are chosen based on the size of the space they are placed in and the level of light needed. Regardless of the model you choose, you can easily install them yourself, if you follow the installation process precisely, so that everything runs in maximum safety conditions. Here's what you need to keep in mind:

  • security measures

Safety is the most important thing, so you need to be extremely careful when handling lighting fixtures. Before you start installing the chandelier, you need to turn off the power to the central system. If you have only removed the fuses, then carefully check whether there is a fuse through the connection cables. there is no more current.

If the light fixture is installed at a height, use a sturdy and stable ladder to eliminate any risks from the start. Avoid climbing on chairs because it only takes a second of inattention and you could lose your balance.

Always make sure your hands are dry when working with lighting fixtures. and install during the day, when natural light provides excellent visibility. Regardless of the lighting fixture you want to install, do not use a bulb with a higher wattage than that indicated in the product's technical specifications.

  • the necessary materials

To install a chandelier with one or more bulbs, depending on the model, you need a crank, drill and masonry bit, cable cutters, pencil, hammer, pliers, dowels, and a screwdriver.

To ensure correct and safe installation of lighting fixtures , carefully follow the following steps:

  1. layout

Before starting the installation, you should carefully check the best location. Climb a ladder holding the chandelier in your hand and position it at ceiling level. There should be someone who can see how it fits better from an aesthetic point of view, whether it should be mounted to the right or left, higher or lower, depending on each individual situation.

  1. Ceiling mounting

First you need to install the support system in the ceiling and then fix the chandelier. The technical fixing elements may differ depending on the model chosen, but usually the fixing is done with a metal clamp to which you attach the support cable. There are also chandelier models with a different fixing system, namely with self-tapping screws. In this case, you need to drill a hole in the ceiling with a drill and carefully install the fixing dowel. Chandeliers are also fixed to the plasterboard ceiling using dowels.

  1. Electrical connection

After you have cut off the electricity in your house, connect the chandelier's power wires to those coming out of the ceiling and secure the screws with a screwdriver. Place the bracket on the ceiling as close to the wires as possible, so you can easily connect them and hide the wires as best as possible.

The chandelier support is usually shaped like a funnel or a cylindrical profile, in order to easily hide the wires, achieving an attractive aesthetic appearance. After you have placed the cables, raise the support until it touches the ceiling and tighten the screw at the base, perfectly fixing the lighting fixture to the ceiling.

  1. Installing the bulb

Usually, in order to properly install the bulb, you have to remove the chandelier shade. Be careful where you place it so you don't break it. Install the bulb, making sure it is clean, before putting the shade back in place. Now the chandelier is ready to use, so you can fully enjoy a soft and restful light for the eyes.

  1. tESTING

Turn on the power in your house and turn on the chandelier. If you have a system with multiple bulbs and intensity levels, carefully check the entire lighting process to be sure everything is going well.

In the case of smart lighting fixtures, also test the remote control to make sure there is no problem and you can activate the light remotely.

Take all these aspects into account and carefully test the operation of the lighting fixture. to ensure that you have performed a correct installation and that the result achieved meets your expectations.

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