Ext Motion Flood Light (New) - 1 light not working???
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Ext Motion Flood Light (New) - 1 light not working???
I recently replaced all my exterior motion sensor flood lights. The old lights worked fine other then the senors were going out. So you know, all light installed locations are under eave with a electrical box and standard wire already run to each location. All wires were in good condition. New lights were installed with proper size wire nuts and secured with electrical tape.
The front driveway light was installed and works fine. This light is a different brand from the backyard lights.
Backyard flood light (1) installed easily and works fine. Backyard flood light (2) installed easily BUT only one of the bulbs came on.
I replaced flood light (2) with another new light and the same problem occurred. I swapped the bulbs (ALL new) showing me the bulbs were not the issue.
One difference between both backyard flood lights is (1) has 4 wires (2 blk, 2 wht) where (2) has only 2 wires. My thought is one of (1) pairs runs to (2).
Any ideas thoughts or assistance would be much appreciated.
The front driveway light was installed and works fine. This light is a different brand from the backyard lights.
Backyard flood light (1) installed easily and works fine. Backyard flood light (2) installed easily BUT only one of the bulbs came on.
I replaced flood light (2) with another new light and the same problem occurred. I swapped the bulbs (ALL new) showing me the bulbs were not the issue.
One difference between both backyard flood lights is (1) has 4 wires (2 blk, 2 wht) where (2) has only 2 wires. My thought is one of (1) pairs runs to (2).
Any ideas thoughts or assistance would be much appreciated.
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There is a light switch inside to control on/off/override of both yard fixtures. This switch worked as expected for the old lights as well as for the new lights.
The (1) light with the two wire pairs was connected just as the original lights were. The black pair was connected to the light's black and the white pair was connected to the light's white. All were connected with new orange wire nuts and electrical tape for added security.
I have to assume power comes from the panel. I am unable to trace the wire through the attic as I am currently storing stuff for someone.
I know this is a strange issue which is why I am baffled.
The (1) light with the two wire pairs was connected just as the original lights were. The black pair was connected to the light's black and the white pair was connected to the light's white. All were connected with new orange wire nuts and electrical tape for added security.
I have to assume power comes from the panel. I am unable to trace the wire through the attic as I am currently storing stuff for someone.
I know this is a strange issue which is why I am baffled.
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Backyard flood light (2) installed easily BUT only one of the bulbs came on.
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I figured the problem was with the light fixture but after installing 2 NEW fixtures (two different brands) the same issue is present. Even swapping out NEW bulbs to make sure one of the bulbs may be defective.
I'm thinking about taking it down and reinstalling it. It's been raining here too much to do that the last few days. Not sure if this will make a difference being it's not that difficult to install something using two wires.???
I'm thinking about taking it down and reinstalling it. It's been raining here too much to do that the last few days. Not sure if this will make a difference being it's not that difficult to install something using two wires.???