How Do You Fix A Pull Chain On A Light?
Fixing a pull chain on a light saves you from purchasing a whole new fixture, only costs a couple of dollars and requires a minimal amount of work. An electrical pull chain is connected to a toggle switch that allows for one pull to switch on and one pull to switch off. Many ceiling lights use this type of switch, as well as many ceiling fans. The chains that come with these fixtures tend to be thin and can break over time. Step 1 Locate the circuit breaker, or fuse, that controls the power to the fixture and switch it off. If the chain broke with the light in the off position, remove the bulb and use a touch-style voltage tester to assure that the power is cut from the fixture. Simply insert the tester into the socket; if the line is active, it will beep or light up. Step 2 Disconnect the light fixture from the mounting bracket. Exactly how this is done depends on the particulars of the fixture. Commonly, it is nothing more than a couple of Phillips head screws. Gently pull the fixtur
