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Where does a new fixture's ground wire go when wiring in the ceiling of a 1940s-era house has only two wires and a metal clamp screwed into the wooden joists to bear the weight of the light fixture?
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∙ 15y ago
Just tuck it away in the box. Unless you run ground wires throughout the house it won't serve any purpose.
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What are the causes of a light bulb to be busted?
Too high wattage for the fixture or screwed in too tight>
How do you remove the eyeball recessed trim from my recessed lighting i want to install a recessed lighting conversion kit?
The trim should just pull down. Because it is a recessed fixture nothing is screwed in it is all friction fit. Most trim kits have two spring wires that hold the trim to the ceiling. Once the trim is pulled down just release the springs on both sides of the trim to remove it completely from the fixture.
Is there a siren that can be screwed into the light socket of a motion activated light fixture?
None that I know of, but if you can find a separate siren unit that is powered by 120 volts and in the 5 amp range, it can be hard wired into the motion light.
How can you ground a porcelain light fixture with no ground screw and not mounted in a metal box or do you even have to if not what do you do with ground wire?
Porcelain "keyless" fixtures do not have any designated ground screw, so, assuming there's a supply point "box" already in the ceiling or wall where the light is to be fixed, if there's more than one ground wire in the box, just bond all the ground wires together. "Bond" means "twist them together" or - and this is the best practice - use a simple electrical wiring connector to fix them together securely. Then make sure the ground wires won't be pressed hard against the coloured plastic insulation of any other wires in the supply point box when the light fixture is screwed down. In practice you just need to check they will stay nice and loose after you have shoved the ground wires back into the supply point box. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicator to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
What is caused by fungus?
By herpes, the point is , you are screwed
Why does a bulb not fall down hanging with ceiling?
Because the light bulb is physically screwed into an electrical socket. The socket (and fixture) are physically attached by fasteners to the beams in the ceiling. This is a mechanical solution of space requirements.
What does the electrical terminology of the word - fixture - mean?
"Fixture" generally refers to things permanently attached to the structure. A light fixture would be one example, screwed to the wall or ceiling. The light fixture, also called a luminaire, would include devices for holding the lighting elements, supplying electricity to them, enclosing the connections for safety, and means for attaching it to the electrical supply permanently. A "fixture" could, in theory, dangle from a cord permanently attached to a suitable support. For contrast, a cord-connected device would not be a fixture. In fact, it is often illegal to use cord and plug on any appliance that is permanently attached (e.g., screwed in or with water pipes attached).
What are the causes of a light bulb to be busted?
Too high wattage for the fixture or screwed in too tight>
Does glue hold up a tv on the ceiling?
I don't know of any glue that can do that. I have seen TV's held from the ceiling, but always with a frame screwed into the rafters.
How do you change a headlight bulb on a 1996 Buick Regal?
On the back side of the light fixtures you will see the bulbs screwed in place (low beams are the outside lights); press in gently and turn counterclockwise. Pull the bulb out, take it out of the clip, and place the new bulb in its place. Place the bulb back into the fixture and turn clockwise.
If wasps are truly trapped in the ceiling will they die and can they continue to breed and weigh down the ceiling?
your screwed dude. they're gonna mess u up! :p
How do you remove the eyeball recessed trim from my recessed lighting i want to install a recessed lighting conversion kit?
The trim should just pull down. Because it is a recessed fixture nothing is screwed in it is all friction fit. Most trim kits have two spring wires that hold the trim to the ceiling. Once the trim is pulled down just release the springs on both sides of the trim to remove it completely from the fixture.
How do you remove the eyeball recessed trim from my recessed lighting i want to install a recessed lighting conversion kit.?
The trim should just pull down. Because it is a recessed fixture nothing is screwed in it is all friction fit. Most trim kits have two spring wires that hold the trim to the ceiling. Once the trim is pulled down just release the springs on both sides of the trim to remove it completely from the fixture.
What glue will hold the ceiling interior up?
A glue may not be the answer, many ceilings are screwed or nailed up. -You must be more specific about the material of ceiling, and if it's a regular house or a mobile home (which has different ceilings)
What is the different between recessed mounted surface mounted?
Recessed mounted is inside a box with 1 side open, have louver then mounted inside the ceiling facing the opening downward. While surface mounted is directly screwed on the ceiling.
Is there a siren that can be screwed into the light socket of a motion activated light fixture?
None that I know of, but if you can find a separate siren unit that is powered by 120 volts and in the 5 amp range, it can be hard wired into the motion light.
What size of beam do you need to span 18 ft?
For ceiling joists, the minimum dimension per the IBC is a 2 x 12 inch, with spacing dependent on the load. Ideally, these would be screwed to blocking between the joists.
