How To Install Motion Sensor Flood Lights

Steps on How to Install Motion Sensor Flood Lights

Here are the steps on how to install motion sensor flood lights.

• Turn off Electricity
  The first step on how to install motion sensor flood lights is to turn off the electricity. Before you start installing the motion sensor lights, you must turn off all electricity to any floodlights that have been installed already. Do this by turning off the circuit breaker that’s connected to your floodlights.
• Remove Old Floodlights 
  Remove all floodlights that were previously installed in your property, make sure to use a ladder and ask help from your other family members. You can use a noisemaker or ratchet to remove all the bolts that secure the floodlights in place.
• Open up the Nuts the Connect the Wires
  The wire nuts connect the floodlights to the wiring within your home. Special nuts help screw a pair of wires, so they are tightly held to ensure they do not get wet. These nuts can be unhitched by hand, but if you find it hard, a pair of pliers can do the work. Once the nuts are unscrewed, the wires can be removed, and the floodlights can be detached and discarded.
• Install the New Motion Sensor Flood Lights 
  Install the new motion sensor floodlights in the same place where the old ones were installed. Make sure to position the new floodlights in the corner where so that the motion sensor can easily scan each direction. You can use the noisemaker(hatchet) again to install longer bolts that will ensure the motion sensor floodlights.
• Wrap the Wires 
  With a pair of pliers, wrap the wires from the floodlights with the already installed wires. Make sure to connect the wires based on color codes or the same color. Twist the wires until they are tightly united. 
• Step 6 – Handle Switches
  Make sure to set the switch of the newly-installed motions sensor floodlights. This means you have to set it to normal mode though it may be probable to alter the setting to accommodate the different requirements that include the detection of the slightest movements that are usually made by small-sized animals.
• Stuff the Wires
  The last step on how to install motion sensor flood lights is to stuff the wires inside their housing that should be installed over the wires to shield them from harsh weather.

Safety Tips

When working with power/electricity, always remember:

• Switch off the electricity at the main fuse box or a circuit breaker box that controls the power to your devices.
• Test the wires to make sure that the power is off by using a voltage meter. 
• Set the wall switch in the off position.
• All electrical connections must comply with local codes. Verify with your local authorities if a permit is required.
• When in doubt, always consult a licensed electrician.
• Don’t use bulbs with wattage that is higher than the specified.