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How do you ad and extra switch and light to the same 2 by 4 box?
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∙ 12y ago
There are multiple ways to wire a switch. If power is fed into the switch box, a second light would be wired one way, if power is fed into the light box, the second light would be wired a different way.
This seems like it would be a task better given to a qualified electrician or local handyman.
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How do you hook up one light to one switch in a basement lighting system that has all 10 lights connected to one switch?
If you have good access to the wiring this is relatively easy to do. Each of the 10 lights is connected to another in parallel in a "daisy chain" fashion. Light 1 is connected to the switch, light 2 is connected to light 1, light 3 is connected to light 2 and so forth. Let's say it is light 5 that you wish to switch separately. You can first install the new switch by either adding a new box or modifying old switch box. There are two gang switches that will fit the form factor of a single switch. TURN OFF THE POWER TO SWITCH BOX. Using the same supply input at original switch, add a new black wire to the wire nut for input to original switch and connect this to the input of new switch. Then run a new wire to light 5 and connect black wire to the output of new switch. Connect all the white wires together in switch box and separately connect all bare wires together in switch box. Now at light 5 undo the black and white wire coming from the fixture, and reconnect the wire nuts so that there is a direct connection between light 4 and light 6. Do the same for the ground if present (bare wire). You now have the fixture wires hanging free. Now connect the black wire from new switch to the fixture black wire and white to white and you are done.
How do you wire a light with a switch to another light with a switch in a different room?
Run the power line to a light box in each room, then drop a switch leg from each light box. The power line should daisy-chain to each box, with a "tap" off for the lights of each room. If you do not have experience with lighting or switch logic, it would be much more safe for you to contract with a qualified electrician.
To mount two switches and a pilot light in a single gang standard device box you would use?
You would need to purchase a duplex switch. As for the pilot light look for a duplex switch that has a neon pilot light that is incorporated into the handle of the switch. When the switch is turned on the switch's handle will illuminate.
What can cause 1 light to dim when 3 others in the room are ok the light works from its own 2 way switch?
The switch sounds like it might be arcing. Switches are inexpensive, change it out with a new one. With the power off and the old switch removed check the connections in the switch junction box for loose splices or burnt wire nut connectors. If everything is fine there check the light junction box for loose connections.
What type of prewire for a ceiling fan light?
The pre wire for a ceiling fan light should be made with a three wire cable. This cable will have a red, black, and white wire as main conductors. This cable will also have a bare ground wire. This wire should be strung between a two gang switch box to the fixture junction box. This pre wire allows the supply to be either fed to the two gang box. From the two gang switch junction box, one side will be used for the light in the fixture and the other side of the switch junction box, itwill be used for the fan portionin the fixture.
Can same switch box be provided for power and lighting in a house?
Yes this is done all the time in house wiring. The power source is brought to a light switch's junction box. The source for the light is taken through the switch to turn the light off and on. The same source feeder is then taken to receptacle junction boxes to power devices that have to be plugged in.
Standard height of light switch?
Standard is 48" to the top of the switch box.
Do you need to cut extra wire for ceiling light or just tuck the extra up?
You will want to leave about 8" of wire sticking out of the box. After connecting the light just push the extra back into the ceiling box.
How can i take power from exsisting light switch to another light and switch for another room?
Only if the existing switch box has an unswitched hot and neutral in it.
How do you hook up one light to one switch in a basement lighting system that has all 10 lights connected to one switch?
If you have good access to the wiring this is relatively easy to do. Each of the 10 lights is connected to another in parallel in a "daisy chain" fashion. Light 1 is connected to the switch, light 2 is connected to light 1, light 3 is connected to light 2 and so forth. Let's say it is light 5 that you wish to switch separately. You can first install the new switch by either adding a new box or modifying old switch box. There are two gang switches that will fit the form factor of a single switch. TURN OFF THE POWER TO SWITCH BOX. Using the same supply input at original switch, add a new black wire to the wire nut for input to original switch and connect this to the input of new switch. Then run a new wire to light 5 and connect black wire to the output of new switch. Connect all the white wires together in switch box and separately connect all bare wires together in switch box. Now at light 5 undo the black and white wire coming from the fixture, and reconnect the wire nuts so that there is a direct connection between light 4 and light 6. Do the same for the ground if present (bare wire). You now have the fixture wires hanging free. Now connect the black wire from new switch to the fixture black wire and white to white and you are done.
Can you install a ceiling fan with light replacing your current ceiling fan that does not have a light?
Yes, it is possible to install a ceiling fan with a light kit to replace a current ceiling fan without a light. You will need to make sure the new fan's wiring is compatible with your existing wiring. It may also involve installing a new mounting bracket and properly securing the fan to the ceiling. If you are not confident in your electrical skills, it may be best to hire a professional to do the installation.
How do you install a dimmer to a light installed with W wire B wire and ground W running into the switch box if the switch box has power from B wire W wire and ground?
If you have one wire into your switch box for your light. this is called a switch leg, the dimmer should be wired across the black and white wire wires.
Where is the emergency light switch located for 1966 mustang?
in glove box
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gear box
How do you hook up a 3 way with power 2-12 light 2-12 and switch 3-12 all together in the second switch box?
There are lots of diagrams on web under 3-way switch. However, the general principle is as follows. There are three terminals on each switch. One is the common and the other two can be used interchangeably. You connect the others together one for one between two switches. Then one switch common goes to supply voltage (Whichever box has the supply) and the other switch common goes to the load. Connect the supply white wire to the white wire in the light. If supply and load are in different boxes you will have to use one of the wires to connect together the neutrals between boxes. If they are both in same box you have to use extra wire to extend the common to the box where the supply and load do not exist.
99 Toyota 4Runner fog light where is the switch?
Switch or relay? The switch is in the dash to the left of the steering wheel. The relay is in the fuse box out in the engine compartment, check the lid of the fuse box to determine the relay location within the box.
How do you wire a new light with an on off switch using wires coming from another light?
You can wire the new light by connecting the wires from the existing light fixture to the new light fixture. You would connect the hot wire (typically black) to the hot terminal on the new fixture, the neutral wire (typically white) to the neutral terminal, and the ground wire (typically green or bare copper) to the ground terminal. You can then install the on/off switch in the circuit to control the power to both lights.
