Outdoor light fixture question

8 years ago

Just recently purchased/moved into an older home and as we've settled in I've uncovered a few things that I've never seen/encountered before.

As we've started to work on items outside of the house, we noticed several light fixtures installed in our screened in patio. I took a picture of what the inside looks like as I have no idea what this plastic disc looking object is with the two screws and the black/white wires electrical wires attached.

Is this some type of old/unique outdoor socket that requires a specific light bulb? Or do I need to attach/install a light socket of some type where a light bulb can be installed/threaded in?

Thanks for your help as google has failed me up to this point :)

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blubird
8 years ago
From this angle it looks to me like a newer LED fixture, no bulb needed.
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greg_2015
8 years ago
Have you turned the light on? :)

As blubird says, it looks like an LED fixture. Those little yellow squares are the things that light up.

The LEDs are probably supposed to last the life of the fixture (ie. nothing just pops out to replace). If the light doesn't come on, then you need to investigate whether the light is getting power vs the light is broken.
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Matthew Short
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you both! The switch for them was in my carport and sure enough they lit up. There were a few switches inside that I thought might be leading towards them but turned out not to be the case, which initially was why I was wondering if something needed to be installed and/or might not be working.

Hadn't seen these before, but haven't delved into too many light fixtures recently.

Thanks again for your help!
Denita
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
^Another good reason to label light switches! I find it takes a while to see which switch goes to what fixture after buying a new home....

https://www.amazon.com/ABC-Distributors-Light-Switch-Labels/dp/B00NH8RKUA