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    Anthony Metcalf Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 19, 2013, 03:09 AM
    Light bulbs blowing out
    I just changed my lights out doors on my tennis court. There are 3 wires coming out. 1 red 1 black 1 green. There are 2 20amp brakers together in the panel box. The lights have 2 black 2 white 1 thin ground. I put 70 watt bubs in. Why does it blow lights as soon as I hit switch? Please help
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    Aug 19, 2013, 05:31 AM
    Sounds like a wiring error... if you're not sure that you connected them correctly, why not call an electrician?
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    Aug 19, 2013, 05:45 AM
    With the wiring you described you have 240 VAC. The lights appear to have a neutral which would indicate a 120. What did you do with the white wire? Test the voltage.
    Your previous post indicated 2 whites and 2 blacks, a 120 bulb. Please do not post 2 questions for the same situation.
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