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Assuming the ceiling fan also has lights then that is what the second lead is for. You can tie the black & blue together and attach them to black lead in the lighting box. The light and fan will come on together when you flip the light switch and you have to use the pull chain on it for control. ALWAYS connect the green ground wire to the house wiring ground. This is a SERIOUS safety and fire hazard issue if you do not.

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How do you install 5 ceiling light fixtures - in 1978 our contractor did not advise us as to how to install new ceiling lights?

The short answer is wire color to color. black to black, white to white, green or bare to green of bare.


Trying to install an IKEA light The light has black white and 2 yellow and green striped wires Ceiling box has 2 black 2 red and white wire Room has 2 switches What should connect to what?

Connect the black wire from the ceiling box to the black wire on the light. Connect the white wire from the ceiling box to the white wire on the light. The yellow and green striped wires from the light are likely the ground wires, secure these to the green or bare copper wire in the ceiling box. Cap off or tape the red wires from the ceiling box, as they are likely for a separate function and are not needed for the light fixture.


In the US where do the blue red green and white wires on a fan go to when the ceiling has red black bare copper and white wires?

Black to Black - Black from the ceiling is a hot wire and should be switched Red to Blue - Red wire is another hot wire and should also be switched White to White - White from the ceiling is the neutral and should not be switched. Your wall should have two switches, one will control the red wire, one will control the black wire. If you wire your fan as above, one switch will turn the fan on, the other will turn the light of the fan on.


Why is there only red black and white wire ceiling and no green?

Each color means a different thing and there are green ones, they are just not as common There should be a bare wire along with the red, black and green wires in the ceiling. It is possible that it was cut off short or tied up to the box somewhere. this is the same as the green wire.


I see only a red and a green wire coming out from ceiling box. What are they and how do you connect them to a ceiling light?

Normally red or black is the hot wire and green is the ground. However someone may have used the green wire as the neutral wire which is normally white. Just connect the black wire from the light to the red wire and the white wire from the light to the green wire and see if it works. If not you have to pull the wires out of the ceiling box and see how they wired it.

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How do you install 5 ceiling light fixtures - in 1978 our contractor did not advise us as to how to install new ceiling lights?

The short answer is wire color to color. black to black, white to white, green or bare to green of bare.


What are the standard ceiling fan wiring colors and their corresponding functions?

The standard ceiling fan wiring colors are black, white, and green. The black wire is for the fan motor, the white wire is for the neutral connection, and the green wire is for the ground connection.


What are the different ceiling fan wire colors and their corresponding functions?

Ceiling fan wires typically come in three colors: black, white, and green. The black wire is for the fan's motor, the white wire is for the neutral connection, and the green wire is for grounding the fan.


How do I properly wire a ceiling fan to ensure it is safely and correctly installed?

To properly wire a ceiling fan, first turn off the power at the circuit breaker. Then, follow the manufacturer's instructions for connecting the wires from the fan to the corresponding wires in the ceiling. Typically, this involves connecting the black wire to the black or red wire, the white wire to the white wire, and the green or bare wire to the ground wire. Use wire nuts to secure the connections and ensure they are tight. Finally, secure the fan to the ceiling according to the manufacturer's instructions.


Trying to install an IKEA light The light has black white and 2 yellow and green striped wires Ceiling box has 2 black 2 red and white wire Room has 2 switches What should connect to what?

Connect the black wire from the ceiling box to the black wire on the light. Connect the white wire from the ceiling box to the white wire on the light. The yellow and green striped wires from the light are likely the ground wires, secure these to the green or bare copper wire in the ceiling box. Cap off or tape the red wires from the ceiling box, as they are likely for a separate function and are not needed for the light fixture.


In the US where do the blue red green and white wires on a fan go to when the ceiling has red black bare copper and white wires?

Black to Black - Black from the ceiling is a hot wire and should be switched Red to Blue - Red wire is another hot wire and should also be switched White to White - White from the ceiling is the neutral and should not be switched. Your wall should have two switches, one will control the red wire, one will control the black wire. If you wire your fan as above, one switch will turn the fan on, the other will turn the light of the fan on.


Why is there only red black and white wire ceiling and no green?

Each color means a different thing and there are green ones, they are just not as common There should be a bare wire along with the red, black and green wires in the ceiling. It is possible that it was cut off short or tied up to the box somewhere. this is the same as the green wire.


What is the 2 wire ceiling fan wiring diagram for installation?

The 2 wire ceiling fan wiring diagram for installation involves connecting the black wire from the ceiling fan to the black wire from the ceiling, and the white wire from the fan to the white wire from the ceiling. The green or bare copper wire is connected to the grounding screw on the mounting bracket. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and turn off the power before starting the installation.


How can you make brown without green?

add a lot of black!


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.


I see only a red and a green wire coming out from ceiling box. What are they and how do you connect them to a ceiling light?

Normally red or black is the hot wire and green is the ground. However someone may have used the green wire as the neutral wire which is normally white. Just connect the black wire from the light to the red wire and the white wire from the light to the green wire and see if it works. If not you have to pull the wires out of the ceiling box and see how they wired it.


How do I properly install a ceiling fan, including the process of hooking it up to the electrical wiring?

To properly install a ceiling fan, first turn off the power to the room at the circuit breaker. Next, assemble the fan according to the instructions. Mount the fan bracket to the ceiling, then attach the fan motor. Connect the fan's wires to the corresponding wires in the ceiling using wire nuts - typically black to black, white to white, and green to green or bare copper. Secure the fan blades and turn the power back on to test the fan.