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Installed Light- Light turned on- Theres no light switch?

Installed Light- Light turned on- Theres no light switch?

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Installed Light- Light turned on- Theres no light switch?

I just installed a new light bulb (recessed above kitchen sink). There was already in place a wire from (previous owner) where I'm assuming once was a light fixture. No I didn't test the wire prior to installing. I honestly thought it was connected to the other lightbulb in the kitchen as it appeared the line was piggy-backed off of that one. Any suggestions or Ideas how to trouble shoot where the line goes??

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Are you saying the light is always on? Might be simplest just to run a cable to a new switch.

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