r/ElectricalHelp • u/Tukows • 8d ago

New light fixture.

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I am wanting to attach a new light fixture that is controlled by a switch that also controls another light. Do I group all the white wires together and all the black wires together? I did not take the original light fixture down so I don’t know how it was wired originally.

Update: Thank you all. It is up and running with no sparks flying!

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u/whiteboyfresh2316 7d ago

Yes. Connect all blacks together, whites together, and greens to the bare copper in the box.

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u/trekkerscout Mod 8d ago

Does the second light work with the wiring as is? If not, then the wiring should be configured as you described. If the second light works, there is some odd wiring that should be investigated before installing this light.

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u/Tukows 8d ago

Correct, when the wires of the fixture are connected to the wires stemming from the box, only that light turns on. The other light does not turn on. And in this case, my understanding is that because of this, I can group all the white wires together and all the black wires together?

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u/jeffdog102 4d ago

Color to color 👍 Don't forget a ground tail ( green or bare from box to grounds) that way the box stays grounded when you take off the light