Re: Wiring help

samson wrote:
In article <h4kpi3l638unfl0bare4cdk11ulir0n88h@xxxxxxx>, Tom Veatch says...
On Sat, 3 Nov 2007 14:30:54 -0500, samson <samson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm trying to put up some track lights in the basement.
In the ceiling, I have black and white wires coming out
>from two sources and wired to two set screws on the porceline
fixture, and two copper wires wrapped together and tucked in.

On the track lighting, I have a black, green, and white.

What do I do?

Thanks,

S.
I assume that you are replacing an existing fixture with the track
lighting. If that is the case, first ensure that the circuit is dead.
AT A MINIMUM, be sure the switch controlling the light is turned off
and can't be turned on while you are working on the replacement. But,
if at all possible, locate the breaker for the circuit and be sure it
is in the OFF position. If there is any danger of someone re powering
the circuit while you are working, take whatever steps are necessary
to prevent it.

Once the circuit is dead you can remove the wires from the existing
fixture and ASSUMING that the color codes are per convention, the two
existing black wires (the "hot" wire) connect to the black wire from
the track light, the two existing white wires (the "neutral" wire)
connect to the white wire from the track light, and the green track
light wire connects to the two existing bare wires (the "ground"
wire). Connections can be made with wire nuts of the correct size. I'm
just guessing, and it's strictly a guess, not being able to see the
wire gauges involved, but probably the "yellow" wire nuts are the
correct size for the application.

Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA

Greatly appreciated, Tom!

S.

I would say at a BARE MINIMUM turn the power off at the circuit breaker.
Too many times have I seen a light switch wired incorrectly by a sparky who wasn't paying attention, or the new apprentice has been given the job.

If the switch is connected to the neutral instead of the active the switch still works, but the active is still live waiting for a completed circuit i.e. light fitting to you to ground to hospital to morgue etc.

Please make sure you know what your doing.

I've danced with the lady and I'm telling you it does more than tickle.

Peter
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