Ground plug-in light fixture
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08-07-19, 10:13 AM
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Ground plug-in light fixture
I have a light fixture to which I'm attaching a wall plug. It has two insulated wires - the live and neutral - and a bare copper ground wire. I've connected the live and neutral wires to the plug. Now I need to figure out the best place to attach the bare ground wire. Any help would be much appreciated!
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08-07-19, 10:28 AM
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Hi, the bare ground should attach to the green conductor in the box ,if there is one.
Post a pic of what you have there.
Geo
Post a pic of what you have there.
Geo
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08-08-19, 04:50 PM
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Ok, here are some pics. How might I make this work?
Last edited by PJmax; 08-08-19 at 05:03 PM. Reason: resized pictures
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08-08-19, 04:58 PM
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Welcome to the forums.
Most all light fixtures sold in this country carry a UL rating or listing. That means the fixture is approved for use based on its design. That fixture is intended as a wall or ceiling mount fixture where it gets its ground from the box.
Technically..... in order to use it as a plug-in fixture.... it requires a three wire cord connected directly to the unit. Those splices between your power cord and the fixture are not code accepted and are not considered safe.
Most all light fixtures sold in this country carry a UL rating or listing. That means the fixture is approved for use based on its design. That fixture is intended as a wall or ceiling mount fixture where it gets its ground from the box.
Technically..... in order to use it as a plug-in fixture.... it requires a three wire cord connected directly to the unit. Those splices between your power cord and the fixture are not code accepted and are not considered safe.
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08-09-19, 07:08 AM
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Hi, is that fixture designed to be hung buy a chain? Post a pic of the whole fixture, you certainly can’t hang it that way.
Geo
Geo
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08-12-19, 09:49 AM
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I ditched the previous scenario as a bad idea. I may get a three prong cord to attach to the lamp, or I may just find another light, since I'm a novice. I'll read into it. Thanks guys.
