Nov 20, 2013 · Two wires, a black and a red were twisted around each other and one was loose, By trial and error I found that the two wires twisted together (one red and one black) were the traveling wires and the one loose black wire was the common wire.

2. Please look at the 2 reds and blacks. If you follow the wires individually in the box, you will find that each will enter a cable that leaves the box. Pair them up, so you have a red and black from the SAME cable. Then, let me know which red is power and which black goes to the light. Same cable? Or different cables? Thanks

Dec 6, 2023 · In your wiring, your 2 travelers are actually the red-black pair. As such, the smart switch master generally must be installed at the rightmost (lightmost lol) 3-way, and remotes installed according to the particular switch's instructions.

Feb 13, 2017 · The red is the switched hot. After removing the old switch, the preferred method is to join the two existing black wires together and to add a short additional black wire (called a pigtail). Cap it with a wirenut or use push-in connectors to attach all three wires.

I'm replacing a light switch with a smart switch. Are the two Reds the live, the black the neutral, and the copper the ground? Currently the black and copper don't connect to anything.

Oct 2, 2013 · I need to replace an electrical outlet that is different from ones I've replaced in the past. This outlet has 2 black wires, 2 white wires, and 1 red wire (see attached picture). How do I properly wire with an outlet that has 2 brass screws, 2 silver screws and a …

Nov 21, 2010 · I have an old 2 way 1 gang light switch to replace, but the one currently fitted has 2 red wires & 1 black wire, as opposed to the three different wires as shown on most sites that i checked out. Thinking about it, it may have been 2 blacks and 1 …

I have a light switch with two black wires one red and a ground but the Current light switch doesn't work. There is Jason | Over 20 years of experience in all types of installations, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Jun 22, 2024 · You should never connect a red and black wire together. In fact, you should never connect two wires that are different colors. Doing so can potentially create a very dangerous situation.

Jul 28, 2018 · Connect the reds to one and blacks to the other. My electrical answers are based on 2017 NEC, you may have local amendments. I agree with rjniles. You need two circuits on a countertop anyway. If you are in Canada the code compliant option is a double pole GFCI or a new 20 amp circuit.