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In the US (and others?) black is hot and white is neutral. The two are never connected together. However, the code allows a white conductor to be switched hot if the ends are properly identified, such as by wrapping with color identifier (usually black) tape. Before you make any changes, however, look at the entire circuit. If an error has been made in one part, it is often that a "correcting" error was made in another.
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What if the new light fixture has 2 black wires and no white wire?
If the new light fixture has 2 black wires and no white wire, it likely means that the fixture is designed to be connected to a circuit where the white wire has been designated as the hot wire instead of the black wire. Make sure to double check the wiring and consult a professional if you are unsure.
You want to install a new light fixture in your bathroom upon removing the old fixture down you discover there is no grounding wire only a black and white wire and GFCI outlet on the circuit?
If there is no grounding wire present, you can still install the new light fixture using just the black and white wires. Make sure to connect the black wire to the live wire on the fixture and the white wire to the neutral wire. Since there is a GFCI outlet on the circuit, this will provide some level of shock protection in case of any electrical faults.
Outside porch lamp has no box just two wires coming in black wires are tied and don't connect to fixture just the white wires what is going on here?
You would have to provide more info to be certain what your problem is. Typically a black and white wire would connect to the two wires on the light fixture. The fixture should also be controlled by a switch that "breaks" the black (Hot Wire) to turn off the fixture. If you have a volt meter you can see if there is 120Volts between the black and white wires with switch on. If there is a single white wire going to fixture (Neutral), where is the "black wires tied" to. Maybe one of the black wires has broken off the fixture.
How do you hook up outside light fixture that has black white green to house wiring with only black and white?
If your house wiring is encased in armoured (metal) sheathing back to the panel, then you can secure the green ground to the ground screw in the box. Make sure the armoured cable connector is tight on the box. This should ground the light back to the panel. If you are on "knob & tube" I would suggest thinking about re-wiring the house.
Do you connect black wire to gold screw and white wire to silver screw in light fixture?
Yes, typically the black wire is connected to the gold screw (hot) and the white wire is connected to the silver screw (neutral) on a light fixture. It is important to ensure that the power is turned off before making any connections for safety.
Can you run power from a light fixture to another light fixture?
Yes. Connect Black to Black, White to White and bare ground wires together.
How to install a ceiling light fixture?
To install a ceiling light fixture, first turn off the power to the fixture at the circuit breaker. Remove the old fixture and disconnect the wires. Connect the new fixture's wires to the corresponding wires in the ceiling, usually black to black, white to white, and green or copper to the ground wire. Secure the fixture to the ceiling and turn the power back on to test the light.
What if the new light fixture has 2 black wires and no white wire?
If the new light fixture has 2 black wires and no white wire, it likely means that the fixture is designed to be connected to a circuit where the white wire has been designated as the hot wire instead of the black wire. Make sure to double check the wiring and consult a professional if you are unsure.
How can I install a new light fixture?
To install a new light fixture, first turn off the power to the existing fixture at the circuit breaker. Remove the old fixture by unscrewing it from the ceiling and disconnecting the wires. Install the new fixture by connecting the wires to the corresponding colors (usually black to black, white to white, and green or copper to the ground). Secure the new fixture to the ceiling and turn the power back on to test the light.
Do you hook up white or black first when changing a light fixture?
As the power to the light fixture should be, and hopefully is off, it does not matter which you hook up first.
How do I wire a new light fixture?
To wire a new light fixture, first turn off the power to the circuit at the breaker box. Remove the old fixture and disconnect the wires. Connect the new fixture's wires to the corresponding wires in the ceiling, typically black to black, white to white, and green or bare to the ground wire. Secure the connections with wire nuts and mount the fixture. Turn the power back on and test the light.
How to wire a light fixture in a room?
To wire a light fixture in a room, first turn off the power to the circuit at the breaker box. Remove the old fixture and disconnect the wires. Connect the new fixture's wires to the corresponding wires in the ceiling, typically black to black, white to white, and green or bare to the ground wire. Secure the connections with wire nuts and mount the fixture. Turn the power back on and test the light.
How do you properly wire a light fixture in a room?
To properly wire a light fixture in a room, first turn off the power to the circuit. Then, connect the black wire from the fixture to the black wire in the electrical box, and the white wire from the fixture to the white wire in the box. Finally, connect the ground wire from the fixture to the ground wire in the box. Secure the connections with wire nuts, and then mount the fixture according to the manufacturer's instructions.
When wiring a light fixture does black go black and white on white?
If these are all the wires you have then this would be a great assumption. It assumes also that everything before the fixture is wired correctly and with commonly used color schemes.
You want to install a new light fixture in your bathroom upon removing the old fixture down you discover there is no grounding wire only a black and white wire and GFCI outlet on the circuit?
If there is no grounding wire present, you can still install the new light fixture using just the black and white wires. Make sure to connect the black wire to the live wire on the fixture and the white wire to the neutral wire. Since there is a GFCI outlet on the circuit, this will provide some level of shock protection in case of any electrical faults.
How do I properly wire a ceiling light fixture?
To properly wire a ceiling light fixture, first turn off the power at the circuit breaker. Remove the old fixture, connect the fixture wires to the corresponding wires in the ceiling box (usually black to black, white to white, and green or bare to ground), and secure the connections with wire nuts. Finally, attach the fixture to the ceiling box and turn the power back on to test the light.
How can I install a light fixture in the ceiling?
To install a light fixture in the ceiling, first turn off the power to the area. Remove the old fixture, then attach the new fixture's mounting bracket to the electrical box in the ceiling. Connect the wires from the fixture to the corresponding wires in the ceiling, usually black to black, white to white, and green or copper to the ground wire. Secure the fixture in place and attach the cover. Turn the power back on and test the light to ensure it is working properly.
