I have correctly connected the wire for the fan and the lighting fixture, but the directions say that it must be grounded...and there is a green wire for the ground, but I have no wire to connect it to. Can I ground it on the metal support?
2006-07-01 04:19:14 · 4 answers · asked by deeandgabriel 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Attaching the ground wire to the metal box is a waste of time in house wiring. The ground needs somplace to go. If the metal box is not grounded, your ground wire will not do anything.
You need to run a ground wire to your electrical panel. I recommend hiring a licensed electrician for this. Grounding is extremely important and if done improperly could result in breakers not tripping and possibly a fire.
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2006-07-01 05:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some homes do do have a 3 wire system if you have a green wire or a solid bare copper wire then attach it there if you dont have just attach it to the ceiling box
2006-07-01 11:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by timothycool1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my husband has put 3 ceiling fans up in our home, and he puts the ground wire on the metal box. good luck.
2006-07-01 11:45:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u r indian n know gujarati so i can give a answer....
tame greeen wire pankha na hukh sathe bandhi dai tene bhinas vali jamin ma koi metal sathe bandhi tene zameen ma 1 feet jetlo ander java do to tamne shot nahi ave ane leakeage power ground tahi jase jethi tamne sock nahi laghe.
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2006-07-01 11:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by harshad p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋