Is this right? Pic of wiring in closet?
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Is this right? Pic of wiring in closet?
Just went to change out a light in the closet with a recessed can and this is what I found. One, I have no idea what this would be linked too as it is the only light in the closet and nothing else in the house appears to be operated from this. More importantly I'm confused by the wiring of this. At least based on the colors of the wires. It looks like the hot wire of one 14/2 is connected to the light and then the neutral from the other 14/2 is connected to the light. The remaining hot (black) and neutral wire (white) are wrapped together?!? This is seriously confusing me so any assistance is appreciated. Home built in 83 but no idea how long it has been like this as I just moved in last summer. The light does work fine...

Last edited by JoeMX82; 06-09-17 at 05:36 PM. Reason: add pic
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I assume there is a switch that controls this light. The power comes in on one cable, the other cable comes from the switch and is called a switch loop. The white wire of the switch loop should have been marked with black tape or paint to indicate it is not a neutral.
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googling switch loop I think I now have my answer....
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Just to be clear, is everyone saying that I can not put a recessed can LED light fixture in here? Not sure if this matters but the room is no longer a closet, it is open on both sides and acts as an entry into a wine room that was built behind it. Previous owners / remodel company just never changed this light fixture. Appreciate all the help here.
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recessed can LED light fixture in here?
Surface or recessed CLF fixtures can be exposed.
See Art 410 for location limitations of fixtures.