What are the 4 wires in a light fixture?

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What are the 4 wires in a light fixture?

My new LED light fixture also has 4 wires: White (N); Silver (L); green ; and copper.

What are the wire colors in a ceiling fan with a light?

  • Black wire is for the fan.
  • Blue wire is for the light, if light is included with the fan.
  • White wire is neutral.
  • Green wire is for the ground.
  • Red wire is sometimes included and acts as a conductor to carry power to the light kit.

Why does my ceiling fan have 4 wires?

In order for the light to be controlled by its own switch, the wiring between the switch and the fan unit needs a fourth wire, a red wire, to carry power to the light kit.

What is 4-wire cable used for?

Electrical junction box with multiple circuits. Connecting a 4-wire and a 3-wire circuit at a junction box is used to connect two 120-volt circuits to one 240-volt line. This configuration is used most often for large lighting arrays.

How do you switch ceiling fan?

Connect the wires of your new switch to the ceiling fan light fixture, matching one pair at a time. Twist the exposed ends of the wires together in a clockwise direction, place the wire nut on it and twist in a clockwise direction again to tighten it.

How do you replace a ceiling fan light switch?

To fix and replace a bad on/off light switch inside the ceiling fan: Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. Remove the old switch.

What does a ceiling fan switch do?

A ceiling fan switch may help home owners save money on utility bills. Some switches can turn a light off when no one is in the room. Simpler dimmer types also help save money by reducing the amount of electricity a light uses while it is in the dimmed mode.

What is an electrical ceiling box?

Electrical boxes are plastic or metal boxes placed inside walls and ceilings wherever a fan, light fixture, electrical outlet or light switch is located. The electrical box provides a protective barrier for the wire connections and an object to which the electrical fixture can be attached.