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    indianswan2 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 7, 2013, 10:44 PM
    What do I do with the bare wire when connecting a light fixture
    I am conncting a chandelier that has a black, white and a bare wire what do I do with the bare wire
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    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.
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    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
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    Apr 12, 2013, 11:19 AM
    Does this wiring guide help?

    Ceiling Fan Wiring Instructions, Electrical Wiring for Ceiling Fan by Wiring Color
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