How to install an outside light fixture.

[@tbonemckone]

Pro tip: Cut a cookie from a scrap piece of plywood and screw it to the surface you want to cut the hole in. The cookie will act as a guide and can protect the wires at the same time.

[@electricianjoe]

🫡👌🏻

[@pawelelektryk2985]

Was this one of those cement like siding,it looked like you drilled the hole with easy, and no pilot bit

[@sethdavid3440]

Same thing happened to me with the ground holding the light but luckily my ladder saved it from falling :') "ring around the ground" HA I'll remember that. Thanks Joe!

[@electricianjoe]

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[@erikkarling2176]

Looking good.

[@electricianjoe]

Thanks 👍

[@richt5986]

I use a. Multi tool when I cut those in. It's a lot easier, and there's no chance of hitting The Wire. Nice job

[@Jackspade216]

Clean job👍

[@mikegreen489]

Spyder hole saw set up for the win! Keep up the good work

[@electricianjoe]

Thanks 👍

[@emandujano63]

What did you mount the pancake on ? Was there a stud there

[@kyle8442]

Theres osb sheets behind the siding

[@vince6829]

Nice job. Thank you for sharing. Question: Are pancake boxes approved for outdoor use?

[@electricianjoe]

Yes they are if they are “in wall.” But only 1 wire. You’ll need a cut in box for 2.

[@vince6829]

@ By one wire, you mean one cable, correct?

[@chrisf9607]

Nice

[@tlb1018]

thanks

[@russellham2094]

The first thing you do is ensure the cabling isn't live 🤔