Articles about Lighting
Adding a Switch for a Light Fixture
Identify the Power and Fixture Wires for Switches: I just placed a new switch in the wall and 1 of the 4 completed does not work.
Things That Activate Security Lights During The Night
Possible Causes of Security Lights Going On and Off: What causes my dusk to dawn security light to go off several times during the night?
Bayonet Style Energy Efficient Bulb Problem
Considerations When Replacing Bayonet Pin Bulbs: I tried to change the lampshade on the ceiling light, the original bulb was a Phillips bayonet style energy efficient bulb (NB 2 pin bayonet fitting), It did not fit into the socket easily.
How To Wire 3-Way Switches
How to Wire Your 3-Way Switches: I have a stairwell with two three-way switches that have never worked correctly.
Electrical Wiring for Post Lights
Electrical Wiring and Fixture Checks for Post Lights: I have a post light that isn’t working. There is power coming through the post wires.
How To Install Three Way Switches
Wiring Diagrams For Three Way Switches
Why a Converted Light Fixture is Now Dim
Possible Problems When Converting Light Fixtures
Are Your Three Way Switches Still Not Working?
It’s Time to Wire Your Three Way Switches Right!
Wiring Three Way Light Switches the Right Way
How To Wire Three Way Your Switches
Cool Start Fixture Ballast Problems
How to Solve Static Electricity Noise
How to Safely Use Light Fixtures From Other Countries
The key difference with dual voltage light fixtures from other countries and how they may be used.
Why is it Called 3-Way Switch
Why is a 3-way switch so named when it only operates from two locations?
Adding a Bathroom Light Fixture and Switch
Light switch wiring for an additional bathroom light fixture.
Light Fixture Trips Off a GFI
Should lights be wired onto a GFI protected circuit?
Why Outdoor Flood Lights Go On and Off
My outdoor flood light that is attached to the garage keep going off and on. It is on for about 10 minutes and off for about 20-30 minutes…
Wiring Diagrams for Light Fixtures
I need a switch which is controlling a fluorescent fixture, how should i wire this up? Is a switch leg involved?
Add Lighting to Brighten Up Your Bedroom
I have an existing circuit in my bedroom and want to add lighting with switches in the closet. I figure I need to add a junction box and connect into the existing circuit….
What to do if Your Lights Flicker
Flickering lights is an indication that requires attention, here’s where to start.
Outdoor Patio Low Voltage Lighting
I have a paver patio with 3 foot columns and the patio has low voltage landscape lighting, the problem is I can’t find decent low voltage post type fixture…
Wiring Diagram for 3way Switches
I am trying to wire a 3way switch, the power comes in at the first switch then to a light then to another light then to the final switch…
