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  • May 22, 2012, 10:39 AM
    f-slav
    Wiring confusion
    Layout:
    -Basement wiring controlled by one circuit breaker, including:
    -2 light switches controlling the sconce light fixture in the stairs to the basement, one top, one bottom.
    -Bottom switch also has a 2nd switch to inside the basement to 2 basic single bulb light fixtures.
    -There are 2 electrical outlets in basement.

    Project:
    -Replace one of the overhead light fixtures with a single gang outlet.

    Existing wiring at light fixture:
    -3 runs of nomex to the box.
    -3 black wires, 3 white wires, 2 red wires, 3 ground wires in the box.
    -To the light fixture itself, 1 red pigtail and 1 white pigtail.

    Action:
    -I replaced the light fixture with a basic single gang outlet, and wired ground wires to ground terminal, white pigtail to one silver terminal, red pigtail to one brass terminal.

    Result:
    -Stairway sconce light inoperable from either top or bottom switch.
    -Outlets in basement are dead.
    -New outlet and other exiting basement light are live with the switch on.

    Question:
    Why did I lose my stairway light/switches?
    Why did I lose my 2 basement electrical outlets?

    What did I do wrong? Any tips are appreciated!

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