CrazyEngineers
  • Need information about electrical wire colour coding

    LeAnne Hair

    Member

    Updated: Oct 26, 2024
    Views: 1.3K

    I am installing a light fixture. It has a live and neutral wire (blue and brown). Then, on opposite end of wires, it has a black and red (possibly the ground) wires which have their ends resting on two copper mounds. My ceiling has a ground and the two live wires (black and white). Before connecting the wires, would the blue or brown wire connect to the existing black or white wire? What do I do with the "extra" ground wire since the light doesn't come with the "green/yellow ground wire" described in the instructions? I think the instructions are for a different model of lighting. Thanks you.

    0
    Replies
Howdy guest!
Dear guest, you must be logged-in to participate on CrazyEngineers. We would love to have you as a member of our community. Consider creating an account or login.
Replies
  • Ramani Aswath

    MemberAug 6, 2018

    Generally the red wire is the ‘live’ high voltage line and the black the neutral. If only two wires are available it means that there is no ground connection provided.

    You should be alright connecting the black to black and white to red. Just insulate th enedof the yellow-green groundwire end and let it be.

    Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
    Cancel
Home Channels Search Login Register