ceiling light with 4 two conductor cable hookup issue
#1
09-11-19, 07:19 PM
ceiling light with 4 two conductor cable hookup issue
I followed instructions in this post:
Need help with ceiling light wiring - 4 wires, 1 set always on, 1 set always off
But have 4) two conductor cables instead of 2. When I hook up the 2 (switch leg and feed leg), the fixture works. When I connect the other 2 conductor cables, to connect the downstream fixtures, the fixture does not work.
Any suggestions? Appreciate the help!
Need help with ceiling light wiring - 4 wires, 1 set always on, 1 set always off
But have 4) two conductor cables instead of 2. When I hook up the 2 (switch leg and feed leg), the fixture works. When I connect the other 2 conductor cables, to connect the downstream fixtures, the fixture does not work.
Any suggestions? Appreciate the help!
#3
10-03-19, 08:04 PM
ceiling light with 4 two conductor cable hookup issue - additional details
We are replacing an old hallway surface mount light fixture with a Halo LED ceiling can.
I marked wires on removal and after rewiring to the new fixture, the circuit breaker trips instantly when it is turned on. I've established which cables are power feed and switch leg. The wall switch that operates the fixture can is a 3-way switch. There are 2 more cables - I am guessing one is for the other fixtures (foyer light and outside light) further down the circuit (as they no longer work either). Not sure what the 4th cable is for.
I marked wires on removal and after rewiring to the new fixture, the circuit breaker trips instantly when it is turned on. I've established which cables are power feed and switch leg. The wall switch that operates the fixture can is a 3-way switch. There are 2 more cables - I am guessing one is for the other fixtures (foyer light and outside light) further down the circuit (as they no longer work either). Not sure what the 4th cable is for.
#4
10-03-19, 08:13 PM
Group Moderator
The foyer light should be switched with the new fixture and the outside light has its own switch.... correct ?
Do you have a test meter..... one with ohms ?
Do you have a test meter..... one with ohms ?
#6
10-03-19, 08:43 PM
Group Moderator
The problem is there are four cables.
Power in.
Switch leg.
Foyer light which should be switch controlled with this fixture.
Outside patio light. Possibly on it's own switch.
Power in.
Switch leg.
Foyer light which should be switch controlled with this fixture.
Outside patio light. Possibly on it's own switch.
#7
10-06-19, 08:31 PM
OK, so I connected as per drawing and the circuit breaker tripped again. This is how I originally connected wiring because its how I labeled the wires for re-connection. Next, I only connected the power feed, switch leg and light fixture and everything worked fine except the foyer light and outside fixture down the run. as soon as I connect those other two cables trip goes the breaker.
@PJMAX: The foyer light is on its own switch as is the outside light. I do have a test meter with ohms.
@PJMAX: The foyer light is on its own switch as is the outside light. I do have a test meter with ohms.
#8
10-06-19, 11:04 PM
Group Moderator
So then Joed's diagram should be correct.
You have two cables(?) that when both are connected to power...trip the breaker.
Turn the power off to the circuit. Connect your ohmmeter to one of the ? cables.
Does it show open..... no meter movement ?
If yes...... turn on either foyer or outside fixture switches. One or both should show some continuity.
If nothing happens..... try the same thing to the other cable.
If a cable shows a dead short with no switches on..... it has a problem.
We need to determine if one cable is for each switch and light.
You have two cables(?) that when both are connected to power...trip the breaker.
Turn the power off to the circuit. Connect your ohmmeter to one of the ? cables.
Does it show open..... no meter movement ?
If yes...... turn on either foyer or outside fixture switches. One or both should show some continuity.
If nothing happens..... try the same thing to the other cable.
If a cable shows a dead short with no switches on..... it has a problem.
We need to determine if one cable is for each switch and light.
