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    usmcsemperfi Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 18, 2010, 10:47 AM
    Recessed Light
    I installed 2 recessed lights and connected them to a outlet close to where they placed. I also put a switch between the outlet and lights. When I turn the breaker on the lights come on so I thought the switch was on, when I went to turn the switch off it blows the breaker.
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    Sep 18, 2010, 12:22 PM

    I'm sorry.

    Did you have a question?
    If so maybe you can describe a little clearer how you wired this setup.
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    Sep 18, 2010, 03:25 PM

    U said "put a switch between the outlet and lights." How did u wire this?

    Is switch in an electrical box?

    How many wires in box?

    Need this info for a start to help u.

    Chuck
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