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frenchtown
Apr 11, 2016, 12:45 PM
The electrical box has 2xblack, 2xwhite, 1xred and 1xblue. How do I connect new light fixture with 1xwhire and 1xblack?
catonsville
Apr 11, 2016, 12:55 PM
I would go White to White and Black to Black.
ma0641
Apr 11, 2016, 02:25 PM
Use a VOM to test which hot wire is switched. Then connect it to the light black and white to white. Blue is a bit strange in a supply box.
donf
Apr 12, 2016, 01:45 PM
Are you located here in the U.S.A.
The wiring you are describing suggests that you are in Europe.
catonsville
Apr 12, 2016, 03:36 PM
Are you located here in the U.S.A.
The wiring you are describing suggests that you are in Europe.
More than likely. He said he only had a black and white on his fixture he is going to hook up.
donf
Apr 13, 2016, 04:50 AM
The presence of the Red and Blue conductors is what is troubling me, particularly if this is a residence.
I can understand the presence of a red conductor if a switch-loop is involved, but the blue needs to be explained.
ma0641
Apr 13, 2016, 05:58 AM
The presence of the Red and Blue conductors is what is troubling me, particularly if this is a residence.
I can understand the presence of a red conductor if a switch-loop is involved, but the blue needs to be explained.
Most newer house rooms are wired with a 3 wire circuit circuit through 2 switches so you can hook up a fan with a light and fan circuit. Our house, 8 years old, has a double switch in every BR and the LR. White, black, red. Blue is the confusing factor unless someone added another wire for a separate fan light which is usually blue.
donf
Apr 13, 2016, 06:23 AM
It would really help if the OP would respond and let us know what is actually there.
Missouri Bound
Apr 13, 2016, 12:38 PM
Was there a fixture there before?
Hook up the new one the same way.