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No, this would be a direct short circuit and trip the over current device. If you are classing the white wires as neutral be careful as not all wires that are white are neutrals. In some cases the white wires are current carrying. A conscientious electrician identifies these type of wires with a strip of black tape identifying the conductor as "hot". If a home owner has done the wiring and not knowing the code regulations, the white wires may not have been identified.
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I have Two black wires and one red wire conected to a switch. Which is hot and which is neutral?
It sounds like your switch is a three way switch. The wire that is on the different colour screw of the three screws will either be the "hot" wire or the wire to the load. The neutral might or might not be in the box that the switch is in depending on which end of the three way system you are at. See discuss question button below.No wires connected to a switch are neutral. A switch breaks the circuit of the hot wire. Black AND red are hot wires. White is used for neutral and is almost never connected to a switch.
What is the difference and how to differentiate between neutral and hot wires if both wires have the same color?
If the electrical box is grounded, check with a tester, the "hot" wire will have a voltage to the the grounded box the neutral wire will not. If the box is not grounded, with the breaker supplying the voltage turned off, use a tester on the resistance scale to check for continuity between the wires and a cold water pipe or some other grounded medium. The neutral will have continuity between the wire and a ground the "hot" wire will not.
How do you wire a basic off switch to a light?
Light switch connection is usually straight forward. Find your incoming hot wires, black and white. With the switch in the off (down) position and the power disconnected , connect the black wire to the top screw of the switch. Find the load wires and connect the black to the bottom screw of the switch. Connect the two remaining white wires together with a wire nut and push them to the back of the switch box. Install the switch into the wall box, replace switch plate cover. Turn the breaker (power) back on. Flip the switch to the up position and the light should come on.
How do you wire dual switch-plug gfci which has extra wires?
To wire a dual switch-plug GFCI with extra wires, you need to identify the line and load wires. The line wires bring power to the GFCI, while the load wires carry power to additional outlets or devices. Connect the line wires to the line terminals on the GFCI and the load wires to the load terminals. Make sure to follow the wiring diagram provided with the GFCI and use wire connectors to secure the connections.
How do you wire 2 exhaust fans to a single pole duplex switch?
Several ways, if you have hot going to the switch,make a pigtail off of the hot and make two hots, one for each switch, then you have two hots going out, one for each fan. A single pole duplex switch,is two single pole switches mounted onto one frame. So it is the same as wiring a fan to a switch, this case you have two fans and two switches. There is usually a wiring diagram with the switch. Hot wire to brass screw, silver is the hot leaving the switch going to the fan. Your neutral, just runs through the box to each fan, there are so many way to wire this setup it would fill a page,so I'm just giving you one idea, I have no clue if you are installing all the wires or there preexisted.
Can you mix two hot wires and neutral in same shut-off switch?
Yes two "hot" wires and a neutral can enter into a switch box. This is done on occasions where a three wire enters a switch box, drops off one circuit for the lighting and the other "hot" wire carries on to feed a receptacle circuit.
How do you hook up a switch leg?
Describe what kind of switch leg you want and I'll send you a diagram. Do you want 3-way (light and two switches)? If so, is the power at the one of the switches or at the light? Do you want a single switch? If so is the power at the switch or at the light? Do you want 4-way (or more)? Light and 3 or more switches? Again, is the power at the light or one of the switches. Drop me an e-mail at a_d_kirkwood@excite.com describing what you want, and I'll send you a diagram. THE ARE TWO WAYS TO HOOK UP A ELECTRIC SWITCH LEG. 1. RUN THE SOURCE OR HOT WIRES TO THE WALL SWITCH BOX. RUN TWO WIRE WITH GROUND TO LIGHT FIXTURE; CUT, STRIP, TWIST WHITE WIRES TOGETHER AND PLACE IN REAR OF BOX; TWIST AND PIGTAIL BARE GROUND WIRES TO HOOK TO THE GREEN GROUND SCREW ON SWITCH. THIS LEAVES TWO BLACK WIRES, ONE HOT AND ONE SWITCH LEG TO LIGHT. PUT WIRES ON S/P SWITCH. 2. HOT WIRES FEED THROUGH CEILING BOX. RUN 2 WIRE WITH GROUND DOWN TO WALL SWITHCH BOX. STRIP AND TWIST TOGETHER THE TWO WHITE WIRES FEEDING THROUGH THE CEILING BOX, BUT NOT THE WHITE WIRE GOING DOWN TO THE WALL BOX. TIE THE HOT SOURCE BLACK WIRE TO THE WHITE WIRE FEEDING DOWN TO THE WALL BOX.(PUT BLACK TAPE ON THE WHITE WIRE TO SHOW THAT IT IS HOT). IF THERE IS ANOTHER HOT WIRE FEEDING ON THROUGH THE CEILING BOX TO ANOTHER BOX, TIE BOTH BLACK WIRES TO THE WHITE WIRE GOING DOWN TO THE SWITCH. HANG YOUR LIGHT USING THE WHITE WIRES TO WHITE ON THE FIXTURE AND THE BLACK WIRE OF THE TWO WIRE GOING DOWN TO THE WALL SWITCH. IN THE SWITCH BOX JUST PUT THE WIRES ON THE SWITCH. (PUT BLACK TAPE ON THE WHITE WIRE IN SWITCH BOX TO SHOW IT IS HOT)
Why is both wires hot on brake light switch?
If the switch is "closed" both wires should be HOT - with switch open one wire should go COLD-- if not defective switch
How can I wire a bathroom fan and light to operate on the same switch?
To wire a bathroom fan and light to operate on the same switch, you will need to connect the hot wires from both the fan and light to the hot wire coming from the switch. Then, connect the neutral wires from both the fan and light to the neutral wire coming from the switch. Finally, connect the ground wires from both the fan and light to the ground wire coming from the switch. This will allow you to control both the fan and light with a single switch.
How do I install a light switch with 2 wires?
To install a light switch with 2 wires, first turn off the power to the circuit. Connect one wire to the "hot" terminal and the other wire to the "load" terminal on the switch. Secure the wires with wire nuts and screw the switch into the electrical box. Turn the power back on and test the switch to ensure it works properly.
I have Two black wires and one red wire conected to a switch. Which is hot and which is neutral?
It sounds like your switch is a three way switch. The wire that is on the different colour screw of the three screws will either be the "hot" wire or the wire to the load. The neutral might or might not be in the box that the switch is in depending on which end of the three way system you are at. See discuss question button below.No wires connected to a switch are neutral. A switch breaks the circuit of the hot wire. Black AND red are hot wires. White is used for neutral and is almost never connected to a switch.
How can I properly wire a 3 gang switch box for multiple light fixtures in my home?
To properly wire a 3 gang switch box for multiple light fixtures in your home, you will need to connect the hot wires from each light fixture to the corresponding switch in the box. The neutral wires should be connected together, and the ground wires should also be connected and attached to the switch box. It is important to follow the wiring diagram for the specific type of switch you are using and to turn off the power before starting the wiring process. If you are unsure or uncomfortable with electrical work, it is recommended to consult a professional electrician for assistance.
How do you properly wire a dimmer light switch?
To properly wire a dimmer light switch, first turn off the power to the circuit. Remove the old switch and connect the dimmer switch's wires to the corresponding wires in the electrical box. Typically, you'll connect the black wire to the hot wire, the green wire to the ground wire, and the red or white wire to the neutral wire. Secure the connections with wire nuts and then carefully tuck the wires back into the box before attaching the dimmer switch to the box. Finally, turn the power back on and test the dimmer switch to ensure it is working correctly.
How do I properly wire a Leviton dimmer switch?
To properly wire a Leviton dimmer switch, first turn off the power to the circuit. Connect the black wire from the dimmer to the hot wire in the electrical box, the green wire to the ground wire, and the red and white wires to the remaining wires in the box. Secure the connections with wire nuts and install the dimmer switch into the electrical box. Turn the power back on and test the dimmer switch to ensure it is working correctly.
How do I properly wire a Lutron dimmer switch?
To properly wire a Lutron dimmer switch, first turn off the power to the circuit. Connect the black wire from the dimmer to the hot wire in the electrical box, the green wire to the ground wire, and the red and white wires to the remaining wires in the box. Secure the connections with wire nuts and install the dimmer switch into the electrical box. Turn the power back on and test the dimmer switch to ensure it is working correctly.
How do I install a dimmer switch with 3 wires?
To install a dimmer switch with 3 wires, first turn off the power to the circuit. Connect the ground wire to the green screw on the dimmer switch. Connect the black wire to the wire labeled "hot" on the dimmer switch. Connect the red wire to the wire labeled "load" on the dimmer switch. Secure the wires with wire nuts and install the dimmer switch into the electrical box. Turn the power back on and test the dimmer switch.
How do I install a dimmer switch with only 2 wires?
To install a dimmer switch with only 2 wires, first turn off the power to the circuit. Connect the black wire from the dimmer switch to the hot wire in the wall box, and the other wire to the neutral wire or ground wire. Secure the connections with wire nuts and install the dimmer switch into the wall box. Turn the power back on and test the dimmer switch to ensure it is working properly.
