If the fixture does not have a ground pin, drill a hole in the base and use a screwdriver to install a ground screw. Connect the ground/earth wire to the pin positioned on the body of the light fixture and tighten it. Secure each connection with wire nuts to avoid a loose connection and electric shock. Make connections and wire the fixture based on the findings of the polarity check and wire identification. Now, using a wire stripper, remove an approximately half-inch of the insulation coat of the tip of the black wires. Make sure the power supply is turned off at the breaker before connecting the wires with the right polarity. Using the suitable size wrench, tighten the given nuts onto the base bolts. Hang the light fixture and electrical cables from the switch from the light fixture base on the ceiling rose. Step 5 | Attach the BaseĪlign the mounting holes on the fixture face with the bolts on the base and place them on the ceiling. There’s no need to disassemble them if they fit. For a new installation, you may need to take additional base measurements and make a mark on the ceiling.įor a replacement, however, double-check that the fixture base and ceiling rise measurements are the same and that they fit. Step 4 | Check Base and CeilingĬheck the fixture mounting base to ensure it fits the ceiling rise after locating and identifying the wires in step 1 above. Reverse the electrical connector to correct the polarity. The polarity of the wire is flipped if there is a positive voltage signal.
Turn on the electricity and take caution to avoid any shock. Attach one probe to the fixture pocket sleeve and the other to the ground wire using a voltage meter. Connect one of the fixture wires to the switch’s hot (black) electric wire and the other to the neutral (white) electric wire. Hook the fixture temporarily to the ceiling rise and do a live test without mounting it. Before beginning any work, use a voltage tester to confirm that there is no power at the electrical cables from the wall switch. Then turn off the light fixture’s power switch. To accomplish this, make sure the breaker is turned off or the fuses are removed.
Step 2 | Switch Off the CircuitĪlways check whether the power supply at the place of installation is turned off as a precaution. The phase tester can identify the hot and neutral wires. In another case, the light switch may have two black wires while the light fixture may have one black and one white wire. Similarly, a closer examination of the wires may reveal that one has a rough texture (hot) while the other has a smooth texture (cold, neutral). Furthermore, some light fixtures with two black wires have various labels to distinguish between hot and neutral. The two black wires from the light fixture can be linked alternately for ac (alternating current) supply. Step 1 | Distinguish Between Hot and NeutralĬheck the ceiling wires using a phase tester or voltage meter (mostly black and white). Follow the steps below to wire a light fixture with two black wires. The rear side of a light fixture may appear scary, but keep in mind that if you can match black to black and white to white, you can install a light fixture with double wires or more. When you have several light sockets in your light fixture, you multiply the number of electrical wires that will need to be connected to a power source.
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How to Wire a Light Fixture with Two Black WiresĮach lightbulb in your home receives power from two cables.
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