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    Aug 3, 2008, 11:28 AM
    Installing new light fixture
    Hi My name is Mary: I am replacing a light fixture in my dining room, however I have 2 black wires coming from the ceiling along with two white wires. I connected all the whites together, all the blacks together (oh also, I have an orange wire from the ceiling) but the light comes on automatically as soon as I turn on the box and won't turn off. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Aug 3, 2008, 12:15 PM
    The black from the light probably should connect to the orange, as the orange is probably from the switch.
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