Questions tagged [light]
The light tag has no usage guidance.
6
votes
2answers
2k views
Why is a white electrical wire connected to 2 black wires?
I just opened my ceiling light to replace it with another mount. I see a white wire connected to 2 black wires, is that right?
The middle switch controls this ceiling light.
0
votes
1answer
24 views
Dimmer switch back to normal switch
Original wiring
To wire to this new switch
Hi all, I'm trying to convert an existing switch back to a normal switch but it keeps tripping. Can some one give me some suggestion. I used the black (3 ...
1
vote
2answers
59 views
How to replace a small halogen bulb in outdoor accent fixture that my fingers barely fit into?
Any ideas on how to replace a small halogen bulb in an outdoor wall accent light. The bulbs are small and the light cups are long and low to my planter I can't see and can barely get my fingers up in ...
0
votes
4answers
39 views
How do I hook up a murano chandelier to a three wire service
Chandelier It has a brown and blue wire coming out of it not three
0
votes
0answers
17 views
Replacing ceiling fan with standard light fixture
Ive replaced a ceiling fan with a standard light fixture in our living room. However the light turns on but the switch to the light doesnt work.
There is a red wire in the wall and in the ceiling ...
0
votes
0answers
10 views
Motion sensor light sqitch
Replacing single pole light switch with a new sensor light switch the new switch requires a neutral wire witch my old switch does not have... In the box where the switch is I have 3 wires copper.. ...
2
votes
1answer
55 views
How do I properly align an outdoor light fixture?
I was trying to install an outdoor light this afternoon. Unfortunately the outlet box is interfering with the mounting bracket. I looked around at a few different lights and it looks like I would have ...
0
votes
0answers
27 views
ceiling fan light kit wiring problems
When I try to add a light kit to my ceiling fan the light seems to short. It is a separate circuit and I checked the wires for the light and they are 120v not 240 I thought maybe I was wiring two hots ...
1
vote
2answers
55 views
What is going on with these wires at the wall light switch?
I am installing a smart switch, so I need a neutral. I am a bit confused which wire is which in my wall switch box. Below is a picture of the wires:
I am thinking that the red wire (circled in red) ...
0
votes
1answer
16 views
Single Pole Motion Sensing Light Switch
Attempting to install GE single pole motion light switch. The existing switch controls two lights in a small hallway. Can the single pole motion switch be wired for 2 lights?
0
votes
1answer
38 views
What is the best way to split a series of recessed ceiling lights to two switches?
I have a large basement with 10 can lights in the ceiling controlled by a single pull switch at the bottom of the stairs. I have framed in a bedroom that essentially cuts the area in half with 6 of ...
0
votes
0answers
32 views
Could I have broken my light fixture whilst changing the light bulb?
Ok, so not proficient in changing light bulbs... I have taken out the bulb before and put it back in so I know how to do it. I wanted to put in an adaptor so I could put in a colour changing bulb. I ...
0
votes
4answers
102 views
Why do some lamps have different power ratings for different kinds of bulbs?
I had a lamp that broke recently after getting smashed against a wall by accident (there are now numerous exposed conductors, making it unsafe to use), so I went to the store to get a new one. I ...
2
votes
1answer
110 views
Switch with 2 black, 2 white, 2 ground and 1 red wire connected to ceiling light and a receptacle?
I am living in a condo and the owner has asked me to replace a switch from a dimmer to single pole to operate a ceiling fan. Upon inspection the ceiling fan has one 14/2 cable coming in with a black ...
0
votes
1answer
44 views
Stranded aluminum on outdoor light switch
I currently have a light switch with stranded aluminum wire wrapped around the screws with electrical tape over over the screws and wire ends. It controls all 3 of my outdoor lights.
I want to ...
1
vote
1answer
26 views
Connecting a Leviton light timer w/ 3 way set up
I am trying to connect the Leviton VPT24-1PZ Vizia 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock in a 3-way setup w/ LED lights. There was previously another light timer there (prob ~30 ...
0
votes
0answers
41 views
Odd wiring at switch. Please help
I plan to run a ceiling fan/light to this switch which is already connected to an outlet. Can you explain this wiring and if it is safe? I don't understand how or why there is a black wire sitting ...
1
vote
2answers
31 views
remove single pole switch that control outlet
I have a light switch (single pole) in my dining room that controls an outlet. I want to separate the switch from the outlet while still providing power to the outlet. The switch I would like to use ...
1
vote
3answers
69 views
Can 14/3 wire, with all three conductors hot, be the only cable in a switch box?
I currently have a bathroom light and a single pole switch at the door. The power for the light first comes into the ceiling box directly above the light. The hot is tapped in right there by using the ...
-2
votes
2answers
66 views
Why do I have 5 cables (/3) feeding 2 light switches?
I went to change out a light switch expecting an easy job but I found a mess of spaghetti looking and I don’t know where to start. I’ve attached pictures and am willing to answer all questions.
The ...
1
vote
1answer
132 views
Light switch arcing. Is this a fire hazard?
H, I am new here. I have a few questions about some electrical stuff. I live in a late 80s mobile home (87-89). It is a 2 bed one bath. The light switch in the bathroom is pretty worn out and gets a ...
3
votes
2answers
88 views
How deep should I embed a 30-foot light post?
I am installing a 30 Foot Round Straight Steel Light Pole, 5 Inch Diameter that I am purchasing from LightMart.
I live in the outside of Las Vegas, NV near the mountains where sometimes its very windy,...
0
votes
0answers
29 views
Can I tap into an exterior light fixture to connect different things
I just ran mc cable to a exterior light fixture(dusk to dawn one) from an exterior gfci outlet (which is outside near ground level), I'd like to put and outlet, switch and/or lights in attic close to ...
0
votes
0answers
32 views
Light and fan remain constantly on after changing bulbs to LED [duplicate]
Recently replaced old 40W ES bulbs to LED ones with the same fitting. However this causes the light and (timer) fan in the bathroom to remain consistently turned on despite the switch being in the off ...
1
vote
1answer
27 views
Wiring up new light fitting
I am trying to fit a new light fitting. The connections on this fitting equates to a 4 pin plastic junction box with live, earth, and neutral in that order with the 4th blank.
I removed the old ...
0
votes
1answer
44 views
Wiring a garage door sensor
Looking to wire an LED light indicator for my garage door. I'm in no way a lighting/electrical expert and I could use help. I do repair copiers for a living. Home auto mechanic rebuild motors etc. I ...
1
vote
1answer
42 views
Trying to hook up dimmer/fan switch but have an extra wire?
I am trying to replace a switch that had a 4 position light knob and a 4 position fan knob. The old one had three wires coming out of it and the new one has 4. Below is a picture of my wall and the ...
0
votes
0answers
36 views
Why do my bathroom lights keep blowing?
Hello: I have a wall mount light fixture that uses 5 globe type bulbs. I have had the fixture for about 10 years, recently each time I replace a bulb - the new bulb burns out within a few hours. ...
0
votes
0answers
29 views
One side of combination switch turns off power in a room
I have an exhaust fan, light fixture and wall outlet connected to a combination switch. The top switch turns on the lights and it works and the outlet is always on, but the bottom switch supposed to ...
0
votes
0answers
41 views
Electrical workaround for wiring a smart switch
There's the following setup in my bedroom:
I need to wire the WiFi Switch in the setup above so I made the following workaround:
Basically I dimissed Light Bulb 2 in order to get the power line to ...
1
vote
1answer
62 views
Strange bath lighting vanity light
Went to change in the lighting above our bathroom vanity and was greeted with this strange fixture. I am at a loss how to remove it to get replacement. I do not see any type of markings or model ...
0
votes
2answers
393 views
Can a Smart light switch be used for a Gas fireplace insert?
I have a gas fireplace that the on/off function is controlled by a light switch. The switch is connected to two wires only, a black and white wire. There is no ground wire. Can a smart switch be used ...
2
votes
2answers
236 views
How to remove this light globe?
I have not been able to get the glass dish removed from this ceiling light fixture. There are no holes, visible clips or any other clues at how to free the glass.
I have tried to turn the dish but ...
5
votes
1answer
402 views
Can I use a regular E26 LED bulb as a replacement for a refrigerator light bulb?
The light bulb in my refrigerator burned out. It was a 40w incandescent appliance bulb like such:
I'm wondering if there is any reason I can not put a 9watt A19 LED bulb such as this one (home depot ...
0
votes
2answers
43 views
How should I connect a new smart switch to my wiring?
I think I have a regular 2-way Switch but there are 3 wires connected to it: 2 black wires going to the same screw and a red one going to an upper one. I'm not sure which wire is doing what. How can I ...
0
votes
0answers
68 views
How to get lighting in the shower like this?
I'm remodeling my bathroom and I'd like to know how to get a lighting effect as seen in these photos. To get this, do you basically drop the ceiling to create a soffit over the shower, with a rope ...
0
votes
2answers
37 views
How to slave a new light to an existing pull chain light
We recently remodeled our house and had new outdoor lights installed. Well after the fact that only one works. We realized that the one that doesn't was on a pull chain. Well I'm not the smartest ...
0
votes
1answer
57 views
All lights have tripped out!
The existing kitchen light was taken down, it was always blowing the bulbs. Currently, there's no light fixture up, just a connector type thing. Is this wired correctly? I've attached a photo, the ...
2
votes
2answers
98 views
How to remove broken light protector/cover from inside oven?
I bought a 6 year old house, and the Previous Owners did basically zero maintenance.
The oven is a Bosch underbench electric unit, and it looks like the glass cap/protector for the interior light has ...
0
votes
2answers
34 views
Motion sensor to flash a 12v light [closed]
I'm looking for a way to put a motion sensor at the end of the driveway and wire it about 150' up the driveway to a 12v light.
The operation I'm looking for, is when the sensor sees a car I want the ...
1
vote
2answers
138 views
Light fixture still live when power turned off
I'm sorry if this is an ignorant question, but it is one that I cannot seem to figure out. When I was changing a light bulb in my ceiling pot light fixture, the power switch was turned off, and I ...
0
votes
1answer
31 views
Bathroom light switch changed, now the light only turns on when the fan switch is turned on.
I switched the light switch in the bathroom today because the toggle broke off. I took out the old one, which is the Leviton 15 Amp Duplex Style Single-Pole / 3-Way AC Combination Toggle Light Switch ...
1
vote
0answers
28 views
Installing light switch timer
I am replacing switches in my 1950s house and want to put a new switch timer for my porch light. There was a old one already in place. I am confused because I installed the switch next to it using the ...
2
votes
3answers
1k views
Can't get bathroom light cover off!
We have tried twisting both ways, pulling etc. No screws visiable. Sorry for awful photo, it's pitch black in the bathroom now!
0
votes
1answer
40 views
Ceiling Fan Light won’t work
My ceiling fan light stopped working in my kitchen. I thought one of the sockets broke so I bought a new light kit. Installed it ...correctly...and still no light. There is a remote control receiver ...
1
vote
1answer
38 views
How do I wire in a bathroom light/fan to this box?
This is a very old house. I wanted to add a light/fan to this bathroom while the ceiling was down for repair. When I opened the switch box this is what I found (second picture). A GFI wired correctly,...
1
vote
2answers
30 views
Help replacing a dimmer switch
Hi. Hopefully someone can help me with this. I have a dimmer switch that controls a ceiling fan with lights. I want just a regular on/off switch. When you run the fan it makes a noise unless the ...
0
votes
2answers
52 views
3 wires hanging from fixture
I have a light fixture that no longer works after a space heater blew the circuit. I removed it from the ceiling and it looks like a few wires were burned. i was able to connect the black and white ...
0
votes
3answers
124 views
Why is my oven bulb so hard to turn?
My oven light burned out. When I try to turn the new light bulb in my Kenmore oven it's like sandpaper against sandpaper. Why is this?
0
votes
1answer
54 views
How can I replace a halogen light bulb inside this glass enclosure?
I have to replace this fused lightbulb but it is being caged by the glass as seen in the photo. How do I remove the glass?
