Wiring the new light. My questions is will i be able to add another light with an independent.
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How to add a light and switch. The light is operated by the switch which confuses me because there is only one wire going into to the switch from the breaker and one wire going to the light from the breaker i would have thought that they could have done one wire from the breaker to the light and put the switch in between but its not the case they are all under the 6a mcb. Connect the fixture and switch photo 6 and figure a show how to connect the light fixture. Strip the ends of the wires and connect them to the fixture. Smart light switches are wise investments for your home adding programmable control to even the most basic bulbs. Check that there is no. Next above the ceiling locate the hole which can be made easier by poking something through from below and determine its location to the nearest joist.
Anyway under the 16a mcb there is only i wire that goes to the socket. Unscrew the wire nut holding the two black wires together on your existing light. Adding a new light and switch decide on the location of the new light and drill a hole through the ceiling at the position where you want the light. Turn off all power supply to the room in which you will be working. This story features diagrams that show how to wire 3 way switches. Here are our picks for the best of 2020.
From the switch new 2 wire cable is run to the new light location. Wiring a 3 way light switch is certainly more. Wiring a new switch and light from an outlet in this diagram power is taken from an existing wall outlet for a new switch and light fixture. Start by mounting the fixture strap to the box. How to wire an additional light to an existing light switch adding a light to a circuit. The switch comes first in the new part of the circuit and new 2 wire cable is run to it from the outlet.
The wiring is more complicated than a traditional single pole switch but well explain how to make the connections. Once youre done youll be able to control a light from two switches.
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