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A 3 wired electrical fixture includes positive, negative and ground. The ground can be attached to one of the screws in the wall. In the case of the other wires, matching the colors, twisting and capping the wires together will handle the electrical installation.

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What are the two wires for?

On what? IS this an outlet or a switch?


How do you disconnect a light switch and outlet that are tied together?

If there is a black wire going from the outlet to the switch and the other side of the switch goes back to the outlet then just cut these wires and connect supply wire directly to outlet. If the supply goes to the switch first, disconnect from switch and connect the two wires with a wire-nut. Some situations only switch one of the two outlets in a duplex device. Do the same thing, but also replace the outlet since the strapping between both outlets has been removed.


Where should the green ground wire attach in a ceiling fan install going direct to a 110 outlet?

The green ground wire should be attached directly to the junction box. That is the metal housing where the house wires enter the outlet.


How can i find out if the live wires i found in my wall are for a light switch or an outlet?

Use a voltage tester held next to the wire. Turn the switch off. If the tester stops beeping then the wires are on that switch.


How do you wire multilple power outlets and light?

Power into the first outlet and out to all other outlets, black to gold and white to silver screw, ground wires to ground screw. From the outlet closest to the light switch run power from that outlet up to the switch box. Run another wire from the switch box up to the light. In the switch box tie all the whites together under a wire nut and push them back into the box. Tie all the ground wires together and connect that to the ground screw on the switch. Connect the 2 black wires you have left to the 2 screws on the switch. Does not matter which if you only have power in and power out to the light.

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Can you change an electrical outlet into a switch for a light?

Sure. For a light you need a fixture to hold the light and the light itself. The light needs to be connected to a voltage supply which you can get from the outlet. In the outlet box you will have a black, white and bare ground wire. Essentially you connect the white and bare wires directly to the light and switch the black wire (hot) through a switch.


What are the two wires for?

On what? IS this an outlet or a switch?


What are the types of wires?

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How do you disconnect a light switch and outlet that are tied together?

If there is a black wire going from the outlet to the switch and the other side of the switch goes back to the outlet then just cut these wires and connect supply wire directly to outlet. If the supply goes to the switch first, disconnect from switch and connect the two wires with a wire-nut. Some situations only switch one of the two outlets in a duplex device. Do the same thing, but also replace the outlet since the strapping between both outlets has been removed.


96 Oldsmoble Achieva should the starter have 4 wires plugged in or 2 wires?

96 Oldsmobile achieva and wont start and the security light is on a gm dealer took the security system out and the security light is still on and car wont start now should the starter have 2 wires plugged into it or 4 plugged into it for the car to start plz help me i need my car


Where should the green ground wire attach in a ceiling fan install going direct to a 110 outlet?

The green ground wire should be attached directly to the junction box. That is the metal housing where the house wires enter the outlet.


How can i find out if the live wires i found in my wall are for a light switch or an outlet?

Use a voltage tester held next to the wire. Turn the switch off. If the tester stops beeping then the wires are on that switch.


Can a neon light be plugged into the wall?

Yes, a neon light can be plugged into a wall outlet as long as the light fixture has a plug that is compatible with the outlet. Most neon lights come with a standard plug that can be easily connected to a wall socket.


What is single phase outlet?

It is an outlet that has one hot wire, such as a household receptacle, or two hot wires, such as a dryer outlet (in the US). If the outlet has three hot wires, it would be called a 3-phase or polyphase outlet. These would normally be found only in an industrial setting.


What color of wires are found on a 120 volt duplex poutlet?

A 120 volt duplex outlet is the main type of outlet for residential outlet system. The wires are typically white and black, and there should only be two of them.


Can you change a light switch to toggle switch outlet?

Yes, you can replace a traditional light switch with a toggle switch outlet. The process involves turning off the power supply, removing the existing switch, connecting the wires to the new toggle switch outlet according to the manufacturer's instructions, and properly securing the outlet in place. It's important to follow safety precautions and consult a professional electrician if needed.


Can you wire a 12 volt power outlet into your cigarette lighter?

A power outlet can be wired int a cigarette lighter. The wires will have to be cut, with the power off. Then the wires will need to be connected back together while adding the power outlet wires. The Connection will have to be a proper connection, preferably with crimp connectors.