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Why dining room lights go on and off intermittently?

Check for loose wiring at the light itself and also at the light switch. There can also be a loose wire anywhere in the circuit supplying power to that light switch. Start at the light itself and work backwards in the circuit until you find the loose wire.


Is it possible to run power from a three way switch to install an outlet?

Yes you just have to "steal" power from the switch. Do this by running a pigtail wire from the hot of the switch to the hot wire of the plug. Make sure you do this before the switch or you will end up with your outlet being switched as well.


Why would there be power to ground wire instead of switch and lights Lights stopped working all of the sudden outside?

There will always be voltage to the ground wire, this is normal. The reason being is that the ground wire is bonded to the neutral terminal block back at the distribution panel. If you have a voltage reading to ground at the outside fixture with the switch in the on position then you have an open return neutral wire. This wire should be traced back from the light to the distribution panel. Check ever junction box that the circuit goes through and look for a loose or open white neutral wire. Closing the circuit where you find this fault will correct the problem.


How do you hook up one light to one switch in a basement lighting system that has all 10 lights connected to one switch?

If you have good access to the wiring this is relatively easy to do. Each of the 10 lights is connected to another in parallel in a "daisy chain" fashion. Light 1 is connected to the switch, light 2 is connected to light 1, light 3 is connected to light 2 and so forth. Let's say it is light 5 that you wish to switch separately. You can first install the new switch by either adding a new box or modifying old switch box. There are two gang switches that will fit the form factor of a single switch. TURN OFF THE POWER TO SWITCH BOX. Using the same supply input at original switch, add a new black wire to the wire nut for input to original switch and connect this to the input of new switch. Then run a new wire to light 5 and connect black wire to the output of new switch. Connect all the white wires together in switch box and separately connect all bare wires together in switch box. Now at light 5 undo the black and white wire coming from the fixture, and reconnect the wire nuts so that there is a direct connection between light 4 and light 6. Do the same for the ground if present (bare wire). You now have the fixture wires hanging free. Now connect the black wire from new switch to the fixture black wire and white to white and you are done.


How do you wire a 4way switch?

Connect all white wires together under a wire nut and push them back into the box. Connect all ground wires together and then connect them with a jumper wire to the ground screw on the switch. Connect black power in and power out, if applicable, wires to the bottom screw on the switch. Connect the remaining black wire going to the light to the top screw on the switch.

Related Questions

How can I wire 2 lights to 1 switch when the power source is at one of the lights?

To wire 2 lights to 1 switch when the power source is at one of the lights, you will need to connect the power source to the first light, then run a wire from the first light to the second light, and finally connect both lights to the switch. This setup will allow you to control both lights with a single switch.


How to wire two lights to one switch?

To wire two lights to one switch, you will need to connect the power source to the switch, then run a wire from the switch to the first light, and another wire from the first light to the second light. This creates a series circuit where both lights are controlled by the same switch. Make sure to follow proper safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.


How to wire 2 lights to one switch?

To wire two lights to one switch, you will need to connect the power source to the switch, then run a wire from the switch to the first light, and another wire from the first light to the second light. Make sure to follow proper safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.


How can I wire a double switch with a single dimmer for LED lights?

To wire a double switch with a single dimmer for LED lights, you will need to connect the hot wire from the power source to the common terminal of the double switch. Then, connect the hot wire from the LED lights to one of the switch terminals. Finally, connect the dimmer switch to the other switch terminal. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and consult a professional if needed.


How to wire multiple lights to one switch?

To wire multiple lights to one switch, you can connect the lights in parallel by running a cable from the switch to each light fixture. Make sure to connect the hot wire from the switch to the hot wire of each light, and the neutral wire from the switch to the neutral wire of each light. This will allow you to control all the lights with a single switch.


How can I wire a 3-way switch with a 3 lights diagram to control the lighting in a room effectively?

To wire a 3-way switch with a 3 lights diagram effectively, you will need to connect the switches and lights in a specific way. Start by identifying the power source and connecting it to the first switch. Then, connect the first switch to the second switch using a 3-wire cable. Finally, connect the second switch to the lights using another 3-wire cable. This setup allows you to control the lights from two different switches in the room.


How do you troubleshoot the brake lights for a 1999 Ford Explorer?

start by checking fuses,then at brakelight switch check for power on one wire,should have power.next check power on the other wire with brake pedal pushed down.if you have power check wires from switch to lights if third brake light works fuse and switch ok.


Why don't my cargo lights turn on?

Because you haven't diagnosed and repaired the fault. It could be a fault in the power supply, the switch, or the lights themselves. If it were me, I'd start by checking fuses. If that wasn't the fault, I'd move on to the lights themselves.. I'd check the bulbs themselves, then I'd check to see if there was power going to them. If the bulbs were alright, and power was getting to them, I'd trace the ground wire for a break. Otherwise, I'd go to the switch and test it for continuity. If the switch had continuity, I'd check to see if the wire going to the switch input had power. If it did, then I'd look for a break in the wire between the switch output and the lights. If it didn't, I'd look for a break in the wire between the switch input and the fuse panel.


How to wire a 3-way switch with multiple lights?

To wire a 3-way switch with multiple lights, you will need to connect the power source to the first switch, then run a 3-wire cable between the switches. Connect the cable to the second switch and then run a 2-wire cable from the second switch to each light fixture. Connect the wires according to the wiring diagram for a 3-way switch setup.


How can I wire a 3-way switch with 2 lights according to the diagram?

To wire a 3-way switch with 2 lights according to the diagram, you will need to connect the power source to the common terminal of the first switch. Then, connect the travelers from the first switch to the common terminal of the second switch. Finally, connect the lights to the remaining terminals of the second switch. Make sure to follow the diagram carefully and turn off the power before starting the wiring process.


How can I wire 2 lights with 2 switches in a single circuit?

To wire 2 lights with 2 switches in a single circuit, you will need to connect the power source to the first switch, then run a wire from that switch to the first light. From the first light, run another wire to the second light. Finally, connect a wire from the second light to the second switch. This setup allows you to control each light independently with its respective switch.


How do you wire running board lights on 2007 Toyota Tacoma?

run a wire from battery positive to an inline fuse, then to a switch that you have to install in your dash. from the switch to the lights, then to ground. turn on switch, lights should work.