I am not experienced in wiring or electrical issues. I have moved into a new home (1964 Build) and am replacing two three-pole switches with dimmers (they operate a lighting fixture in the family room). To make a long story short, after removing the old switches I have noticed two things: 1. [B]The first switch box has two red wires and on white wire[/B] 2. [B]The other switchbox has one red wire, one black wire, and one white wire[/B] Because I am replacing the old "standard-type" On-Off switches with dimmers that have three black wire coming out of them, I have no idea which wire should be connected and capped to which! My dimmers have two black wires that come out of the same rear hole in the back, then out of the second hole there is a green ground wire and another black wire. [B]Can anyone out there tell me which wires on the back of the dimmers should be connected to which wires in each switchbox?[/B] [I][B]Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!![/B][/I]

I removed the ceiling light fixture, with the intent of installing a ceiling fan. However, my arms are not strong enough to continue, so I've stopped and arranged for an electrician to come next week to finish the installation. However! I want to turn on the power to the room, but know I should cap the wires before I do that. How do I do that????? There are three sets of wires in the box. Each set has a black and a white and a bare copper wire.