Red wire connection

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Jul 18, 2010, 01:03 AM

Red wire connection

I have a light switch wire with red, white and black and one with just black and white. When I cap the red and turn the light switch off it throws the breaker. I tried capping the black and got the same results. It is the only switch for the kitchen lights.

Thank you,
Mike

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