Articles about 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.

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.

Wiring Diagrams For Three Way Switches

Ceiling Fan and Light Fixture Wiring Connections

It’s Time to Wire Your Three Way Switches Right!

Why You Should Never Oversize a Light Bulb

I recently had a dimmer switch go out, I replaced it with a regular switch, the switch does not work, I have power coming off of one lead and when I cross the leads, the light still won’t work…

I want to convert a brand new hard wire fixture to a plug in – is this safe to do?

Why LED lamp, in my house, glow dim light continuously after switch off the light…

I was attempting to change a light switch in the kitchen. After taking the old one off I realized that there are more wires than I am used to seeing…

installed your typical wired puck style under the cabinet lights 6 mos ago, and they work fine. They are controlled via dimmer…

a recessed fluorescent light fixture in the basement that did not work. I replaced it with a new fixture which used 2, 4′ T8 bulbs. About a year later it went bad…

Electrical Question from Adrian about Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures

Can I use 18 gauge thermostat wire to connect from the Romex to the Lamp holder?

I have red and black conductors coming from the switch to a light. There’s a power supply coming into the light(white and black)and white and black going to other…

Remove each fixture and look for a pinched wire. Free the wire and inspect for damage. If the wire has caused a burnt area then you may need to …

I have a lamp that says use up to 75 watt bulb. If I use the new type 100 watt that only uses 23 watts of electricity will it….

Question: My 120 volt, mercury dusk to dawn outdoor light continues to flip the breaker.

I have outlets in my garage the power source in come in from the breaker panel. I want to add a switch light and a light fixture.

Question: I am looking to replace a basic ceiling fixture which is currently on a dimmer switch. I have a plug-in overhead fixture which I would like to hard-wire directly to the ceiling box.