My old house electrical wiring are not grounded. I am intending to install an extra light outside my house connecting the wires from an existing light. Is it too difficult? I wil appreciate your advise very much. Thank you
2006-10-26 07:47:59 · 5 answers · asked by titoelm 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I am not an electrician, nor do I know the code requirements where you live. Having said that, generally speaking it should not be difficult to extend a wire of at least the same guage to your new fixture. If it will be placed underground generally UG wire will be required. Be certain you have shut off the power at the fuse/CB box before you begin, and follow instructions in a wiring book such as you can get at Home Depot or perhaps a library.
However, if you have never done this sort of thing (and I doubt you would you be asking if you had) it would be foolish to undertake this without some experienced help. For one thing older (ungrounded) wiring can sometimes have insulation that falls apart when it is moved... and this could lead to a fire when turning on the power. Its not worth it; so find an experinced friend to help and get a licensed electrician to inspect your work when done.
2006-10-26 08:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by Chris B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not hard to connect a new light on an existing electrical box just match up the colours. The problem you will have is with the ground. If there is no ground wire on the wiring from your fuse box then it won't be grounded period. You would have to replace the wiring & possibly upgrade to a cicuit breaker box at your service point. If you don't want to go thru all this you may as well connect the ground wire to the box all the same.
2006-10-26 10:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ground the wire from the light to the box if it is metal. Otherwise just snip it off. The light will still work fine. Wire cap everything and tape it good.
2006-10-26 10:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brave soul!
That is the only area of the home that scares the begeebbers out of me.
I own the HomeDepot Orange book of basics and I love it for my Home repair bible....
Micheal Holligan.com is also GREAT for just what you are looking for....best wishes.
2006-10-26 07:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure power is off and don't touch white and black wires togethere. lol na it is easy as long as you play safe with them you will be alright
2006-10-26 07:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋