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Don't worry about it some fixtures have no ground terminals. just shove the groung wire to the back of the box.
Correction, if the fixture is metal and it shorts out, the metal surrounding the fixture could become electrified. That's why fixtures today are normally grounded to their mounting plates and then the lead is attached to the incoming romex. In the past, attaching these plates to metal boxes (either grounded by an incoming wire or grounded to the BX cable) eliminated the need for a ground wire. If the hot wire hit or shorted to the fixture, it would blow a fuse or circuit breaker. Many electrocutions and fires later, the folks at Underwriters realized that even that method of grounding wasn't sufficent (the old aluminum boxes and bx cables were crappy conductors. Solution; (and I practice what I preach because I remodel many old homes) get a little creative and spend the extra time to wrap a little ground wire to a mounting screw, or piece of metal, on the mounting plate of the fixture and then attach it to your incoming romex ground. On an old fixture, it could mean the difference between a fire and a tripped circuit breaker. If you have any metal boxes, old or new, ground to those too.
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Connect a pigtail to the metal canopy, and use a wire nut to connect the safety ground to it.
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I am installing a kitchen light fixture in the ceiling. While pulling down the old fixture the green ground wire broke. The new Fixture has a green ground wire. Where do I ground it to now?
The fixture box should have a ground screw on the bottom of the box. Sometimes you have to move other wires out of the way to see it. Just reconnect the fixture ground wire to this screw.
What do I attach the green wire from the light fixture to?
The green wire from the light fixture should be attached to the ground wire in the electrical box to provide grounding for safety purposes. This helps prevent electrical shocks and protects against electrical malfunctions.
I am trying to put up a light fixture but it has three wires a white one a black one and a Coppertone where does the coopertoned wire go?
The bare copper wire is a ground wire. if your old electrical system only has black and white, then you don't have a ground wire to hook the new fixture's ground to. Safest bet is to run a ground wire to that junction box (or hire an electrician to do that). If the box in the ceiling (I'm assuming its a ceiling fixture) is metal, the home's electrical system ground wire may be attached to the metal box itself. If that's the case, you simply need to attach your new fixture's ground wire (the bare copper one) to the metal box. If in doubt -- have an electrician look at it.
How do you add a ground to an old 1920s light fixture?
The only true way to add a ground to an old metallic fixture is by drilling a hole and installing a self threading UL Listed ground screw through a metallic part on the inside of the light fixture. Make sure the surface where the grounding conductor is to be attached under the new screw is clean from any Paint, Tarnish or Rust. Use Emory cloth, sandpaper or a file to do this as it must be a bare metal connection. If you can't find Self threading Ground Screws you can get Electrical Screw tapping tool at your local hardware store and thread your hole for a regular ground screw. You must make sure that all metallic parts of the fixture are grounded or it will become an electrical hazard. If it is going to be outside I would strongly suggest putting it on a ground fault circuit for extra protection. GFCI's measure changes in the circuit to determine if power has leaked from the Fixture/Circuit to something or someone. The best solution is to remove the fixture from service and replace it with a close modern replica.
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?
The ground wire from the new fixture should be connected to the metal clamp screwed into the wooden joists. This will ground the fixture and provide a safe pathway for any electrical faults. Make sure to turn off the power before making any connections.
I am installing a kitchen light fixture in the ceiling. While pulling down the old fixture the green ground wire broke. The new Fixture has a green ground wire. Where do I ground it to now?
The fixture box should have a ground screw on the bottom of the box. Sometimes you have to move other wires out of the way to see it. Just reconnect the fixture ground wire to this screw.
Do you have to Connect both fixture and house ground wires?
If you're asking whether you have to connect the fixture ground to the house ground, you do. The idea is to connect any exposed portion of a metal fixture to ground, keeping anything you would be able to touch from having a hazardous potential on it. The way to do this is to connect the fixture ground (which is connected to the metal chassis) to the building ground (which comes from your electrical panel).
Can you connect the ground wire from a light fixture to anthing in the metal box that does not have a ground coming from it?
I always connect the ground wire to the box. However, if there is no real ground wire running back to the panel it really does you no good. The NEC requires that you rewire the circuit with the proper conductors. Remember that the ground is for your protection. Without a proper ground, you run the risk of injury or death if the fixture wiring fails.
Is is ok if the lighting fixture ground wire is wrapped around the bottom of the chain and the ground wire from the light box is connected to the ground screw on the mounting crossbar?
If you are referring to a porcelain or plastic ceiling light fixture most do not have a place to connect the ground wire. You cannot ground these type fixtures. Just connect the ground wire to the mounting crossbar and forget about connecting it to the light itself. It is on the ceiling and will never be touched unless you change the bulb and then you will have the switch in the off position. It is perfectly safe.
How to ground a light fixture properly?
To ground a light fixture properly, connect the green or bare copper wire from the fixture to the grounding wire in the electrical box using a wire connector. This helps prevent electrical shock and ensures safety.
What are the best installation tips for a ground light fixture?
To install a ground light fixture effectively, ensure the area is clear of debris and level. Dig a hole for the fixture, place it securely, and connect the wiring following manufacturer instructions. Test the fixture before covering it with soil and adjust as needed. Finally, cover the fixture with soil and secure it in place.
How do you ground a fixture if there is no ground wire from the wall and is it absolutely necessary to use the ground wire from the fixture or can you just cover it?
If you don't have the wire then you just can't ground it. This should not be too much of a problem. Most light fixtures are not grounded and some don't even have ground wires.
How do you properly wire a light fixture in a room?
To properly wire a light fixture in a room, first turn off the power to the circuit. Then, connect the black wire from the fixture to the black wire in the electrical box, and the white wire from the fixture to the white wire in the box. Finally, connect the ground wire from the fixture to the ground wire in the box. Secure the connections with wire nuts, and then mount the fixture according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Is a fluorescent light grounded?
If you are talking about the lamp then the answer is no. If you are talking about the fluorescent fixture, it should be. It is the fixture grounding that helps the tube to ignite. because of the close proximity to the metal of the fixture. There are many occasions when the fixture will not operate, but as soon as the ground is connected the fixture operates fine.
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.
How can I properly ground a light fixture?
To properly ground a light fixture, you need to connect the fixture's grounding wire to the grounding wire in your electrical system. This helps prevent electrical shocks and ensures safety. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and consult a professional if needed.
Where do you hook the ground wire on a porcelain light fixture on a metal box?
Connect the ground wire to the metal box.
