travisnd

I'm going to probably buy 3, 8 feet floursent light fixtures for my garage. I would mount them on the ceiling and would need to hook them up. I currently have a ceiling fan with light in the garage and need more light. the ceiling fan is hooked up to the switch on the wall, and I would want the flourscent lights hooked up to the switch instead of the ceiling fan if possible. I live in Chesapeake behind Greenbrier mall and will probably buy the lights and everything this weekend. Please let me know if anyone can help with this. Thanks!

eclpsed

it's kinda easy.. make sure no power is going to the switch, (turn off breaker) put the lights up, and run the wire from the switch to the cloest light, then from that light to the next light, and to the last. kinda easy... if ur still iffy on it maybe someone could help ya out, good luck!

Way2Slo

Its easy, If im not doing anything I can swing bye if ya like.. I live in G.B.

FumingSmoked

Yeah the toughest part is mounting and that's easy. Make sure you wire them in parallel, not series. Also check your amp rating on the light and your circuit breaker, you might need to move up to at 15 amp breaker for the garage maybe even a 20.

travisnd

I have no clue what I'm doing when it comes to stuff like this. I'm a new home owner and am willing to learn, just need someone to show me what the hell to do.

Way2Slo

SENT PM EARLIER dont forget wire nuts!

GotB00stPsi

dont forget wire nuts.. Black wire is hot, white is your common (return) and the bare wire is ground. the fixtures should mount into sheetrock easily with some toggle bolts. i am a electrician by profession, and will help if needed just let me know

Way2Slo

I was suppose to give him a hand tonight but he hasnt called yet! I have a anchor Kit to mount it... Im leaving my crib in about 30 mins so hopefully he gives me a cal before then!

slinkey

its not as simple as this guy thinks.. yes the wire must be run to the switch. some switches have higher poer ratings than others. if your switch is weak, you could have an arc across the switch and you will burn down your house worst case... your lights each require a certain amount of power, and offer resistance as well. test your circuit and read the rating on the lights. then find out if your fan and lights are in series or parallel. that will make a difference. you can only put so many lights up before it will draw too much power. when that happens all you will have is a circuit braker that loves to trip. any questions with the math let me know.

travisnd

Sorry, we got home late, we went out to dinner after I got the lights and got home late. I do have the lights now, I bought 2 of them, with wire connectors and 50 ft of 12/2 wire.