To do so 1 turn the breaker off as has been said.
Water in outdoor light fixture.
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3 loosen the two screws that are holding the fixture about 1 4.
The biggest danger of experiencing water leaking from a ceiling light fixture is experiencing an electric shock.
Even touching a light switch for your ceiling.
2 remove the globe.
The dangers of light fixture leaks.
Or worse you see water coming out from your light fixtures or your ceiling fans.
Water and electrical fixtures make a dangerous combination.
Nearly all light fixtures have an insulation above the housing.
That insulation will hold water like a sponge.
When there is water leaking from a light fixture in the ceiling you either have a roof leak or plumbing leak that needs to be fixed as soon as possible.
And the connections are up there with them.
Both are definitely problems but right now you have an even more urgent one because a leak near a light fixture is a serious electrical hazard.
Water acts as a conduit for electricity and it s possible to suffer a damaging and potentially deadly shock when water is in an electrical fixture.
You ll probably wonder if you need to get in touch first with an electrician a plumber your insurance provider a roofing contractor or the local fire department already.