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How do you wire a intertek 4003485 light fixture for a 42 watt fluorescent bulb?

When wiring a Intertek 4003485 light fixture for a 42 watt fluorescent bulb, follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with the fixture. Typically, you will need to connect the black wire to the live/hot wire, the white wire to the neutral wire, and the green wire to the ground wire. It's important to switch off power before performing any electrical work for safety.


Can you connect a white and black wire to a three prong extension cord that does not have one wide blade and if so which side would be white wire?

This will not work. Your neutral blade is gone. You need both for it to work.


How do you power an outlet from a one wire light switch on same wall?

You cannot directly power an outlet from a one-wire light switch as it does not provide the necessary neutral wire for the outlet. You will need to run a new electrical wire that includes a hot, neutral, and ground wire from the switch to the outlet to provide power. It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to ensure the proper installation and safety of your electrical system.


Is black or grey wire live?

The color of a wire does not necessarily determine if it is live or not. It is always best to use a voltage tester to check if a wire is live before working on it, regardless of its color. Remember to always follow proper safety precautions when dealing with electrical work.


Instead of neutral wire earth wire connected in a lamp.it will glow or not?

Well, honey, if you connect the earth wire instead of the neutral wire in a lamp, it ain't gonna glow. The earth wire is there for safety, not for powering up your light bulb. So, if you want that lamp to shine bright like a diamond, you better stick with the neutral wire where it belongs.

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How can I install a light switch that does not require a neutral wire?

To install a light switch that does not require a neutral wire, you can use a switch that is designed to work without one, such as a wireless or battery-powered switch. These switches use alternative methods to power the switch and control the light without needing a neutral wire. Simply follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation to set up the switch without the need for a neutral wire.


How do you install a new ventilation fan on a second light switch using the power from the existing light switch?

you probably can't, you need a neutral and a live wire to make a fan work. switches normally only have live wires.


How do you wire a intertek 4003485 light fixture for a 42 watt fluorescent bulb?

When wiring a Intertek 4003485 light fixture for a 42 watt fluorescent bulb, follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with the fixture. Typically, you will need to connect the black wire to the live/hot wire, the white wire to the neutral wire, and the green wire to the ground wire. It's important to switch off power before performing any electrical work for safety.


How can I properly wire a light fixture with only 2 wires?

To properly wire a light fixture with only 2 wires, you will need to connect the black wire from the fixture to the black or hot wire in the electrical box, and the white wire from the fixture to the white or neutral wire in the box. It is important to turn off the power before working on the wiring to ensure safety. If you are unsure or uncomfortable with electrical work, it is recommended to consult a professional electrician.


Can you connect a white and black wire to a three prong extension cord that does not have one wide blade and if so which side would be white wire?

This will not work. Your neutral blade is gone. You need both for it to work.


What is the correct wiring diagram for a light switch and outlet in a residential setting?

In a residential setting, the correct wiring diagram for a light switch and outlet involves connecting the hot wire to the brass terminal on the outlet, the neutral wire to the silver terminal on the outlet, and the ground wire to the green terminal on the outlet. The hot wire is then connected to the brass terminal on the light switch, and the neutral wire is connected to the silver terminal on the light switch. Make sure to turn off the power before attempting any wiring work.


How do you power an outlet from a one wire light switch on same wall?

You cannot directly power an outlet from a one-wire light switch as it does not provide the necessary neutral wire for the outlet. You will need to run a new electrical wire that includes a hot, neutral, and ground wire from the switch to the outlet to provide power. It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to ensure the proper installation and safety of your electrical system.


What is the correct wiring diagram for a light switch?

The correct wiring diagram for a light switch involves connecting the hot wire to the brass screw, the neutral wire to the silver screw, and the ground wire to the green screw. Make sure to turn off the power before attempting any wiring work.


What happens if the white neutral is not hook ed up at the light?

Then the light won't work!!but it does work..


Is black or grey wire live?

The color of a wire does not necessarily determine if it is live or not. It is always best to use a voltage tester to check if a wire is live before working on it, regardless of its color. Remember to always follow proper safety precautions when dealing with electrical work.


When you look at diagrams for wiring fluorescent lights you do not see clearly a neutral wire All electrical components need it Where is it in fluorescent lights?

Actually, many components do not have or need a neutral. 3-phase equipment such as motors, heaters and the like do not use a neutral. Some older 240V electric clothes dryers (in the US) did not have a neutral. The 2.5 ton, 240V airconditioner on my roof doesn't use a neutral either. Fluorescent fixtures do however, as you note, need a neutral. The two power wires coming out of the ballast are usually a black and a white wire in the US, the white wire is the neutral. On older fixtures with a separate starter, the white wire (neutral) may not go to the ballast. Instead it goes to the tube socket. It's still white, though. Note that many of the current rapid-start fixtures also need a grounded reflector to reliably start. These fixtures will require a hot, neutral AND ground conductor, properly connected, to work.


Instead of neutral wire earth wire connected in a lamp.it will glow or not?

Well, honey, if you connect the earth wire instead of the neutral wire in a lamp, it ain't gonna glow. The earth wire is there for safety, not for powering up your light bulb. So, if you want that lamp to shine bright like a diamond, you better stick with the neutral wire where it belongs.