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    librarylady Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 23, 2007, 08:32 AM
    Replacing a ceiling light without ground wire
    I am replacing a ceiling light - what do I do with the ground wire on the new light since the old light did not have a ground wire and there is none in the ceiling?
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    Sep 23, 2007, 09:01 AM
    Hopefully it is a metal box and there is a threaded hole for a ground screw. If it is a plastic box, it should still have a green or bare grould wire. What type wire and box is there?
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    Sep 23, 2007, 11:48 AM
    It had a metal box and I attached the ground wire to the screw.
    Thanks. I feel better knowing I did it right.
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    May 28, 2012, 09:48 AM
    I bought an older chandelier and there is no ground what should I do? I haven't checked inside the ceiling mount yet but it should be up to date.
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    May 29, 2012, 02:04 PM
    Deedee don't post on another thread. I'm not smart enough to move your question. Best thing to do is to find a screw attachment point on the chandelier and connrct the ground wire to it.

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