2006-12-26 12:19:47 · 11 answers · asked by Cassie R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is a pretty basic question which indicates that you don't have any understanding of the codes to use for wiring, or how to do it.
It is very important that you learn everything important about the circuit you will be creating, and I think it is inappropriate to attempt to learn that through this forum.
Depending on the size of the breaker or fuse, you need to use specific wire sizes. For a 15A breaker, you need #14 wire, for a 20A breaker you need #12 wire, and for a 30A breaker you need #10 wire.
The electrical gear you buy for installation should be rated for the amperage of the circuit.
The wiring has to be secured per code. And the circuit needs to be set up correctly.
At a minimum you need a diagram in it that shows you how to properly wire your circuit. 3-way and 4-way switches can get fairly complicated. 2-way switches are pretty easy.
If you are really a handy(man/woman) you might be able to learn this with the diagrams you can get in a Home Depot wiring book. It would be best to have someone who knows wiring help you.
2006-12-26 13:27:34 · answer #1 · answered by Coach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without the benefit of being able to draw in a circuit it is difficult to explain how to wire. The best thing for you to do is to hire an electrician to do it for you. Watch them work and ask questions as they go. They will show you how to wire so you can do it in the future.
Working with live electricity is very dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. Hire an expert to show you how before trying it on your own.
2006-12-26 20:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need a switch a lightbulb and a power source. First thing is you take the wire from the power source an attach one wire to the light-bulb and the next wire to the switch, then u take another wire i run it from the sceond part of the switch to the second part of the light bulb. so in short one wire from power to lightbuld and one to switch, then another wire from swtich to bulb
2006-12-26 20:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by twistoffate2099 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not hard, but you really need a picture for your first time. suggest you go to the library and look at a book on home wiring.
2006-12-26 20:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
homedepot sales great books on basic wiring. if not just hire a handy man. hope this helps
2006-12-26 20:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't do this if you don't know what you're doing, it could be dangerous.
2006-12-26 20:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
black wire to gold screw and white wire to silver screw.
2006-12-26 20:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by pickologist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are talking about a light fixture it's black to black and white to white.
2006-12-26 20:23:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I Love you Cassie R!!!!!!
2006-12-26 20:37:51 · answer #9 · answered by diniba69 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why dont you buy a new one - they are cheap enough
2006-12-26 20:21:57 · answer #10 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋