How to properly connect a sconce with a cord switch

Wall sconces, like floor lamps, are very popular in our country, decorating most apartments and being an excellent addition to the interior. By emitting diffused light, they contribute to the creation of comfort in the house, making the home more cozy. The wall lamp is ideal as a lighting fixture in the bedroom or home reading area, emitting a soft light that promotes good visibility and does not strain the eyes. With the help of the spots of light created by these lamps, designers mask or, on the contrary, emphasize the necessary elements of the decor. The topic of this article is how to connect a sconce with a cord switch with your own hands.

Choosing a place to connect a wall lamp

Before proceeding with the installation of the sconce, it is necessary to choose its location correctly, without being too lazy to make careful measurements. This is especially true for paired lamps, which should be located parallel to each other. Otherwise, there is a great risk of getting a completely different effect from the lighting that was expected.

When choosing a place for installation, it is advisable to take into account that it is recommended to mount the sconce at a height of one and a half meters from the floor. Take care in advance that the wiring is hidden to the connection point of the device.

Since this material is devoted precisely to the connection of sconces equipped with a built-in switch, which is controlled by a string or chain, let's talk in detail about the procedure for installing lamps of this type.

Preparation for installation work

Before proceeding with the self-installation and connection of the sconce to your home network, you need to prepare the following tools and accessories:

• Electric drill with drills. The type of the latter must be chosen based on the wall material. If the electrical wiring is installed in a house with wooden walls, the drills should be designed for working with wood, if the walls are concrete, then the type of drill should be "on concrete".
• Phillips or flat screwdriver.
• Indicator screwdriver.
• Pliers.
• Pencil.
• Stepladder.
• A sharply sharpened knife.

The sconce connection diagram is usually included in the box with the product. It schematically shows how to connect the luminaire to the electrical wiring.

Installation procedure

Now let's figure out how to install a sconce lamp with a rope switch. In carrying out this work, follow the given step-by-step instructions:

• We de-energize the room by turning off the switch or unscrewing the plugs.
• Make sure that there is no voltage on the wires that will be connected to the sconce. For this purpose, we check the contacts one by one with an indicator screwdriver.
• We attach the back cover of the wall lamp to the installation site.
• We make marks with a simple pencil for the holes into which the fasteners will be mounted. In this case, the cover must be kept level, otherwise the holes in the wall will not coincide with the places for fixing on the device.
• Use a drill to make holes in the marked places.
• Fix the wall cover to the wall with the dowel-nails.
• With a sharp knife, remove the insulation from the ends of the input contacts (approximately 5 mm).
• We connect the conductors of the home wiring and the lamp according to the connection diagram.

• We attach the body to the lid and fix it with the screws supplied with the device.
• We fasten the lampshade with bolts (it is more convenient to do this from a stepladder).
• We screw a lamp into the lamp (regular, fluorescent or LED).
• Slightly shake the sconce to check the quality of the installation. A well-fixed device must hold firmly in place.
• We turn on the switch to supply electricity to the apartment.
• Turn on the sconce with a rope switch and check the quality of its work.With proper installation, the lamp should not blink, and the wire connections should not spark.

Visual installation and connection of the sconce lamp in the video:

This completes the installation process of the wall lamp. We hope that our story was quite detailed, and after getting to know it, you have no questions left on how to properly connect a sconce with a cord switch.