Wiring Help

Which image matches your fixture's wires?

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

The wires are encased in a clear plastic sleeve. The bare metal ground wire is separate. One part of the clear sleeve has writing.

2 Brown Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

The wires are encased in a brown plastic sleeve. The bare ground wire is separate. One part of the brown sleeve has writing.

2 Black Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

The wires are encased in a black plastic sleeve. The bare ground wire is separate. One part of the black sleeve has writing.

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

The wires are encased in a black plastic sleeve with writing on part of it, within a braided fabric sleeve. The ground wire is separate.

All Separate Wires - Bare, White, & Black

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

All of the wires are separated including the bare metal ground wire. The white and black wires have typed text.

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

All wires are encased in black plastic within a braided black sleeve. The ground wire is green or blue. The neutral is white. The hot is black.

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

All wires are encased in a smooth black plastic sleeve. The ground wire is green or blue. The neutral is white. The hot is black.

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

All wires are encased in black plastic within a braided gold sleeve. The ground wire is green or blue. The neutral is white. The hot is black.

Make your connections

Double-Check That the Power is Off

Make sure the power is off at the breaker. Double-check that no electricity is running through the junction box with a non-contact voltage detector tool before you disconnect any wires by touching the insulation of each wire with the tester. A glowing light indicates that the wire is still live.

Once there is no electricity in the junction box, you can proceed.

Connect the Ground Wire(s)

Begin with the ground wires. Connect the fixture’s ground wire to the house’s ground wire and secure the connection by twisting on a wire connector. If your junction box does not have a ground wire, locate the green ground screw on the mounting bracket/mounting strap and wrap the fixture’s ground wire around the screw. Use a screwdriver to tighten the head of the green ground screw onto the wrapped wire.

Connect the Neutral Wires

Use the information and images above to identify the neutral fixture wire. The neutral wire is usually white but may be clear with a white inner thread, clear with no writing, or have a ribbed texture.

If you are unable to find a fixture wire that fits one of these descriptions, please skip ahead and attempt to identify the hot wire. If you identify the hot wire, the remaining wire is neutral.

Connect the neutral fixture wire to the neutral house wire. Twist the ends of the wire pair together before twisting on a wire connector. Always twist in the same direction.

Connect the Hot Wires

Finally, find the hot wires. Hot wires run electricity to the fixture. The hot fixture wire is usually black, has writing on it, is clear with a black inner thread, is clear with black writing, or is smooth to the touch.

Lighting Instructions

IDENTIFY YOUR WIRES

Start With Your Ground Wire

Which image matches your fixture's wires?

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Brown Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Black Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

All Separate Wires - Bare, White, & Black

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Make your connections

Double-Check That the Power is Off

Connect the Ground Wire(s)

Connect the Neutral Wires

Connect the Hot Wires

Refer to your fixture's specific instruction sheet to finish your installation

IDENTIFY YOUR WIRES

Start With Your Ground Wire

Which image matches your fixture's wires?

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Brown Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Black Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Clear Wires + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

All Separate Wires - Bare, White, & Black

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

2 Wires Within Black Plastic Inside Fabric Sleeve + 1 Bare Wire

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Green, White, & Black Wires Inside Black Plastic Sleeve & Fabric

Make your connections

Double-Check That the Power is Off

Connect the Ground Wire(s)

Connect the Neutral Wires

Connect the Hot Wires

Refer to your fixture's specific instruction sheet to finish your installation

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