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XFactor-41 t1_j6esfs8 wrote

Reply to comment by Cappuccino_Crunch in I have a question on wiring for a ceiling light. by Cappuccino_Crunch

Ok, disregard my previous comment. How many b/w pairs are in that box? There should be 4: two on the hot side of each circuit and two that lead downstream.

Disconnect and separate everything. Then organize the wires by pair. Then, test to see which is the hot coming in from each circuit. Then you’ll have to do a little trial and error to see which of the downstream pairs goes to the light vs the switch.

Confirm this and let me know.

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Cappuccino_Crunch OP t1_j6ev8v6 wrote

I only have three pairs. This seems like a good stopping point for me actually lol. Running a switch to a light seems pretty easy. I appreciate the help though.

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XFactor-41 t1_j6ew5xa wrote

Is that a split outlet? In other words, does the switch control one half of it and the other half is on the other circuit? If so, I have your solution.

The circuit that the switch is on was designed to terminate at that spot. With the power and the switch on, find the hot wire for that circuit. Then, connect that pair to either the top or bottom of the outlet.

With the remaining two pairs, you’re going to have to make two pigtails. Take a spare piece of black/white wire accordingly and cut off about 9-10”. Strip the ends and with a wire nut, bundle the two black wires in the box together with one pigtail, and do the same with the white. Connect the other side of the pigtails to the open half of the outlet accordingly.

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Cappuccino_Crunch OP t1_j6evkmu wrote

I'll just call an electrician tomorrow to figure out this neutral issue. Is that what's causing the light fixture to not work? If so I'll do the hook up myself since that part is pretty easy

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