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red &black ?

Posted by tom on August 12th, 2003 11:20 AM
In reply to Light Fitting and Dimmer Wiring by Daniel Rubie on August 12th, 2003 11:00 AM [Go to top of thread]

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Sounds like you're running 220 to the light instead of 110.

Standard wiring for 110 is black (hot) and white (common) with a greenie for earth.

Red and black wiring means you're hooking the light up to 220..... better check, you may have roached the light.

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