I need help because the ceiling has a two wire with ground cables. The green is the ground, but unfortunately I can't remember which of the two white cables is actually the black hot wire. Can someone help?
2007-06-25 09:00:37 · 2 answers · asked by G A 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Measure the voltage between the ground wire and then each white wire (one at a time). The wire that is 110-120 Volts from ground is your hot (black) wire.
I'm assuming US wiring here....
2007-06-25 09:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is impossible to guess. I assume the ceiling fixture is operated by just one switch? To be sure...and to be safe, you must get a volt meter, trace the wires back to the switch and test them. If you are unsure what to do it may be best to call someone with electrical experience.
2007-06-25 16:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by Dave V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋