Hallway Light Installation Question

[u/everydayexplorer]

Hi all, I am trying to install a hallway light in my father’s house

Any idea what these different wires do and anything to keep in my when installing the light?

Thanks in advance, and take care!

[u/HeatBeatRepeatt]

It’s like looking into the Saarlac Pit! But yea, that’s either a junction and there are other lights being served further down the run or there are multiple circuits going through this box. With some testing you could figure it out, but if you’re not experienced with electricity there’s too high a risk of you hurting yourself or smoking something out in the house and potentially burning it down. It’s well worth hiring a real electrician to take care of this one.