Articles about Lighting
3 Way Switch Wiring Problem
3 Way Switch Wiring – How to Avoid the Confusion about 3 Way Switch Wiring when your replacing a set switches and something went wrong and now the lighting is all messed up
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Replacing Old Low Voltage Light Switches
One problem we are having has to do with the electrical switches which were used. They are small with as many as 5 to a plate and they stay in a neutral position. To turn them on, we push upward and the switch returns to its position.
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Fluorescent Lighting Problem and Repair Checklist
How to Identify and Repair a Fluorescent Light Fixture: Troubleshooting Checklist for Repairing a Fluorescent Light Fixture
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Electrical Question What is a 3-Way Switch
When a light fixture needs to be turned on or off from two locations two 3-way switches are used. A typical application would be…
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Will CFL Lamps Work With Dusk To Dawn Fixtures
Why Dusk To Dawn Light Fixtures and CFL Lamps Will Not Work
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Electrical Wiring for Closet Light Fixtures
How to Install Closet Lighting – This method of lighting for a closet is fine because the fluorescent light fixture provides an area that is approved for making the wiring connections and bonding the ground wire to the frame of the light fixture.
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Why Track Lights Get Hot
I wired a track light but it is hot around the light is that common? Track Light Heads and High Heat Problems
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How to Make Safe Home Made Light Fixtures
Making Home made Light Fixtures: Is it safe to use 18 gauge lamp cord for a home made light fixture?
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Common Problems With Light Switch Wiring
How to Connect Light Switch Wiring: Fully explained pictures and wiring diagrams about wiring light switches describing the most common switches.
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Electrical Wiring With Hazardous Potential
How to Install Electrical Wiring the Safe Way – Some electrical equipment requires a separate dedicated 220 volt circuit that is not shared with any other device or equipment.
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Wiring a Ceiling Fan and Recessed Lighting
How to Wire a Ceiling Fan and Recessed Lighting – The power source should connect to one of the three wires leading up to the ceiling fan which the ceiling fan should connect with.
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Outside Lighting Wiring Diagram
How to Install Wiring for Outdoor Lighting – A separate dedicated circuit may not be necessary or required. Outside lights may be controlled by motion detectors and photo cells, switched from one or more locations.
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Replacing a Halogen Lighting Transformer
The Key to Transformer Power Supplies – Watts or VA – this is the load or the amount of watts that will be required for all of the lamps or bulbs that will be used or part of the light fixture(s) that will be connected to the power supply.
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Guide to Longer Lasting Light Bulbs
Here are a few tips for longer lasting recessed can light, and other light bulbs as well – These are the types of light bulbs that are best for ceiling fan light fixtures because of the constant vibration that is produced by the fan motor.
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Planning and Installing Lighting for a Horse Barn
How to Plan and Installing Lighting: Each light fixture has its own unique type and quality of light that will be produced, Photo metrics will show the different type of light that will be produced and will be determined by several factors including the height of the fixture.
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Why New Light Bulbs May Not Work
Light Fixture Sockets, New Light Bulbs and Home Electrical Wiring
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Installing Track Light Wiring
How to Install Electrical Wiring for a Track Light and Switch
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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.
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Cool Start Fixture Ballast Problems
How to Solve Static Electricity Noise
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Electrical Codes for Lights and Outlets
Does either a national or state electrical code require that smallest allowable gauge wire is 12-gauge…
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