Articles about Lighting
About Light Fixtures and No Ground Wire
How can I wire switches and light fixtures when there is no ground wire? How to Install a Light Fixture without a Ground Wire.
Installing Bathroom Recessed Lighting
How to Install Recessed Light Fixtures in a Bathroom Location: Which recessed light fixtures should I buy for a bathroom?
Fluorescent Lighting Problem and Repair Checklist
How to Identify and Repair a Fluorescent Light Fixture: Troubleshooting Checklist for Repairing a Fluorescent Light Fixture
Installing a Dimmer Switch for Existing Fixtures
How do I Replace a Switch with a Dimmer Switch for my Light Fixtures? Dimmer Switch Wiring Connections for Light Fixtures.
Changing a Fluorescent Light Fixture Ballast
My Florescent Light Went Out, How Do I Replace the Light Fixture Ballast? How to Make Your Fluorescent Light Fixture Last Longer and Avoid Burning Out the Expensive Ballast.
Adding Recessed Light Fixtures
I want to add some recessed lights, how should they be wired to the existing light fixture? Installing Electric Wiring for Additional Recessed Light Fixtures.
Bathroom Light Fixture Wiring
How to Connect Light Fixture Wiring: How to Determine the Cause of a Tripping Circuit Breaker for a Bathroom Light, Light Fixture Wiring Connections, Bathroom Light Fixture Wire Size.
Outdoor Lighting and GFCI Protection
How to Protect Outdoor Lighting Fixtures with a GFCI Outlet: I have installed a low voltage outdoor lighting system in my home. The instructions say to plug it into an outdoor GFCI socket, but I do not have one.
How To Wire a 24 Hour Time Switch
Trying to install a 24 Hour Timer Switch, the single pole switch currently in the wall has the black wire from the “load” pigtailed and the red wire from the “line” goes to the other terminal on the single pole switch…
Godown Wiring Diagram
Three Godown Wiring Methods and Godown Wiring Diagram: The Godown system may be wired using mechanical 2-pole switches.
How To Fix Outdoor Light Problems
How do I fix an outdoor light that is not working right? How to Repair Outdoor Light Problems, Typical Light Fixture Problems to Look for.
Wiring For A Light Switch and Outlet
Wiring a Switch for a Light and Outlet: Plan your wiring accordingly so you can make all these connections. Two examples have to do with ceiling fans, but the same applies to any regular light fixture.
Why Dusk to Dawn Fixtures Go On and Off
What would cause a dusk to dawn light fixture to turn on and off? How to Test Outside Motion Light Fixtures for the sensitivity of the motion detector.
Adding a Light Fixture to a 3 Way Switch
3 Way Switch Wiring Diagrams: There are wiring modifications which would allow you to accomplish what you are trying to do, however the specific 3-way switch method that you now have must be identified.
How To Safely Rewire a Light Fixture
What is the right way to rewire a light fixture? Here are some Helpful Tips for Rewiring a Light Fixture.
Why Did my Puck Lights Stop Working?
Why did my under cabinet puck lights stop working? Troubleshooting a Puck Light Problem.