Articles about fixture
How do I connect two fluorescent light fixtures together?
Depending on the containment of the fixtures, how far the fixtures will be apart and if the wiring will be vulnerable to damage you could either use…
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DANGER – Do Not Power Wash Your Fixtures or Outlets!
Question: I have a property light mounted over my garage door. I was hosing off the garage and sprayed the light and heard a pop sound. Answer: Spraying ANY electrical device with water is EXTREMELY Dangerous!
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How Do I Wire My New Light Fixtures?
Some light fixtures have junction boxes with limited space so they should not be used for distributing the circuit to other locations…
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My Florescent Light Fixtures are Not Working
I replaced all eight 4 foot 32 watt bulbs. I replaced the wall light switch. The circuit breaker seems fine. I have electronic ballast but unlikely both fixtures ballast went at same time. What should I do next?
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Is there a Dimmer Switch Rated for CU/AL Type Wire?
We have a three way switch in the dining room and would like to put a dimmer in but cannot find any dimmers that are CU/AL approved.
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Electrical Question From Harry About Lighting
Question : Currently, over my workbench I have a pull chain incandescent light (14-2 wire). I would like to add 2 new single tube fluorescent fixtures on either side of the incandescent light.
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Electrical Question About Light Switch Wiring
Question: I purchased a neon sign and want to hard wire it to a light switch. See arrows on the attached picture.
The light switch use to wire my pool table lights.
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Electrical Question from Barbara about Fixture Wiring
Question: Hi I am replacing a ceiling fixture. There is one switch that controls 2 wall fixtures and the ceiling fixture. The new fixture has one white and one black wire. The junction box has 1 white and 2 black wires twisted together; 3 white twisted together and 2 black twisted together.
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Question – Using CFLs Rather Than Incandescent Bulbs
Can I use a higher watt CFL than the fixture recommends?
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Question – Halogen Bulbs
Do halogen bulbs smell when they’re about to go out?
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Question – Ceiling Fan Light Kit Wiring
Can a dimmer switch be installed on a ceiling fan light?
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Question – Ceiling Fan Replacement
What are the right wiring connections for my ceiling fan?
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Question – Troubleshooting a Ceiling Fan Light Fixture
Here is the correct wiring of a ceiling fan light fixture.
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Question – Does a 240 Volt Light Fixture Require a 2-Pole Circuit Breaker?
See why installing a 240 volt circuit without a 2-pole circuit breaker poses a hazard.
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