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Extra wires to a light fixture are dangerous. It can cause electrical shock when having contact to people therefore it must be guarded to avoid physical contact.

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What if the light fixture has two copper house wires?

If you mean 2 bare copper wires those are the ground wires. Tie them together and then connect the light fixture ground wire which will be green or bare copper to those ground wires.


Can you connect light fixture wires that are black white and ground to house wires that are red white and ground?

Yes, you can connect the light fixture wires to the house wires by matching the colors appropriately. The black wire from the fixture should connect to the red wire from the house, as both typically serve as "hot" wires. The white wire from the fixture should connect to the white wire from the house, which is the neutral. Finally, connect the ground wires (bare or green) together to ensure proper grounding.


How do you wire a fixture that had two hot and two neutral wires?

To install a new fixture to replace the one that was removed reconnect the two hot wires together and then reconnect the two neutral wires together. Place the two wires from the new fixture to the corresponding wire colours that you just spliced together. This wiring should be down stream from the light switch. When the switch is turned on the new fixture should light. If this is not the scenario of your question then more information needs to be given.


My light fixture has writing on one wire but not the other?

If both wires are black then the one with the writing is the neutral wire. If the two wires are black and white then the white one is the neutral.


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.

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How do I install a light fixture?

To install a light fixture, first turn off the power to the area. Remove the old fixture, connect the wires of the new fixture to the corresponding wires in the ceiling, and secure the fixture in place. Finally, turn the power back on and test the light.


How do I install an exterior light fixture?

To install an exterior light fixture, first turn off the power to the existing light fixture at the circuit breaker. Remove the old fixture and disconnect the wires. Install a mounting bracket if needed, then connect the wires of the new fixture to the corresponding wires in the electrical box. Secure the fixture to the mounting bracket and test the light before turning the power back on.


What are the steps to install a wire light fixture in a room?

Turn off the power to the room at the circuit breaker. Remove the existing light fixture. Connect the wires from the new light fixture to the corresponding wires in the ceiling. Secure the light fixture to the ceiling. Turn the power back on and test the light fixture to ensure it is working properly.


How can I replace the kitchen light in my home?

To replace the kitchen light in your home, follow these steps: Turn off the power to the light fixture at the circuit breaker. Remove the old light fixture by unscrewing it from the ceiling. Disconnect the wires from the old fixture. Connect the wires of the new light fixture to the corresponding wires in the ceiling. Secure the new light fixture to the ceiling. Turn the power back on at the circuit breaker and test the new light.


How can I install a 3 bulb light fixture in my living room?

To install a 3 bulb light fixture in your living room, first turn off the power to the existing light fixture. Remove the old fixture and disconnect the wires. Install a mounting bracket for the new fixture, then connect the wires from the fixture to the corresponding wires in the ceiling using wire nuts. Attach the fixture to the mounting bracket and secure it in place. Finally, install the light bulbs and turn the power back on to test the fixture.


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.


How do I install a bathroom light fixture?

To install a bathroom light fixture, first turn off the power to the existing light fixture. Remove the old fixture and disconnect the wires. Install the new fixture according to the manufacturer's instructions, connecting the wires and securing the fixture in place. Finally, turn the power back on and test the light to ensure it is working properly.


How can I install a porch light?

To install a porch light, first turn off the power to the existing light fixture. Remove the old fixture and disconnect the wires. Install a mounting bracket if needed, then connect the new light fixture's wires to the existing wires using wire nuts. Secure the fixture to the mounting bracket and test the light before turning the power back on.


How can I properly install a porch light?

To properly install a porch light, follow these steps: Turn off the power to the existing light fixture at the circuit breaker. Remove the old light fixture and disconnect the wires. Install a mounting bracket for the new light fixture. Connect the wires of the new fixture to the existing wires, matching the colors. Secure the fixture to the mounting bracket. Turn the power back on and test the light. Make sure the fixture is securely attached and functioning properly.


How to install a light fixture in a room?

To install a light fixture in a room, first turn off the power to the circuit at the breaker box. Remove the old fixture, then connect the wires of the new fixture to the corresponding wires in the ceiling. Secure the fixture in place and attach the cover. Turn the power back on and test the light.


How do I go about replacing a ceiling fan light fixture?

To replace a ceiling fan light fixture, first turn off the power to the fixture at the circuit breaker. Remove the old light fixture by unscrewing the screws and disconnecting the wires. Install the new light fixture by connecting the wires and securing it with screws. Turn the power back on and test the new fixture to ensure it is working properly.


How can I install a new light fixture in the ceiling?

To install a new light fixture in the ceiling, first turn off the power to the existing fixture at the circuit breaker. Remove the old fixture and disconnect the wires. Install a mounting bracket for the new fixture, then connect the wires from the fixture to the corresponding wires in the ceiling. Secure the fixture to the bracket and test that it is working properly before turning the power back on.