View Full Version : What do I do with the bare wire when connecting a light fixture
indianswan2
Apr 7, 2013, 10:44 PM
I am conncting a chandelier that has a black, white and a bare wire what do I do with the bare wire
ma0641
Apr 8, 2013, 02:00 AM
There is no bare ((ground) wire in the ceiling box? Only a 2 wire system? If so, wrap the fixture wire around the fixture to ceiling box mounting screw. Did you use a fan / fixture ceiling box or just the old box? If it was the old box, consider replacing it with an approved box rated for a lighting fixture.
creahands
Apr 8, 2013, 12:05 PM
Use a grounding clip that attaches to the edge of box. These are available at any hardware store or big box store.
Chuck
AnswerMan5000
Apr 12, 2013, 11:19 AM
Does this wiring guide help?
Ceiling Fan Wiring Instructions, Electrical Wiring for Ceiling Fan by Wiring Color (http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/ceiling-fan-wiring.php)