2 Black Wires And 2 White Wires

When i connect all the blacks to blacks and the whites to white the first light in the set of two different flourescent ballasts works but the second light fixture in the string will not work.

2 black wires and 2 white wires. Im trying to install a replacement light and the box has 2 black 2 white and 2 ground wires but my fixture only has one of each. Bulb1 and bulb2 white and black wires connected to breaker white and black wires. I didn t really pay attention when i was pulling everything apart. The nearby hall is somehow connected to this light too.

Black means hot white signifies neutral and green indicates ground. Anyway the light is now on and won t turn off so i m guessing just wiring all black to black all white to white and all ground to ground was a bad idea. The united states has strict codes relating to home wiring including clearly defined colors on the outer casing of the wires. I have tested continuity on the switch and its wires.

Turn on power lights come on but switch has no control. The light has 2 blacks 2 whites and a ground. At the wall switch connect the black wire from the new piece of romex to the bottom screw. Plus a black a red and a white from the other direction.

Depending on the manufacturer of the light fixture the. However if you need to rewire a light switch or a plug socket you may occasionally come across two black wires. I took down an old ceiling fan and am replacing it with a simple light. There is no problem with the switch.

Copper wire connected to junction. The ceiling has 5 wires. A black and a white coming from one side. How to install a light fixture with two lead wires.

Each light socket in a light fixture has its own black lead wire and white neutral wire. Again color the last 3 of the white wire with black permanent marker and connect that to the top screw of your light switch.