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need wiring help for my cab please!!!
IM running a cabinet with a three light bathroom fixture and three cfl. I also want to wire pc fans. IM in the US how can I wire these items up safely if its all hard wire??? thanks
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hook up the light to a 3 prong utility cord like this one
(pic is of a 2prong, you need the grounded 3 prong.) ![]() look on the back of your pc fans and find out the voltage, amperage, and be sure they are dc. the voltage needs to be the same on all fans, 12 or 6 (if they are 120ac they can be connected directly, like the lights) add the amperage of the fans to find the combined draw that you will need. go to radioshack and get a dc converter that matches that combined amperage, cut off the end and hook em up minding the +/- computer fans are cool and wont run in reverse so if it dont work the first time switch the polarity and no problems Last edited by five0addict; 12-29-2006 at 01:14 PM.. |
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the light fixture has a copper ground wire what should i do with that? thanks again!
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should i just order ac fans? that would be easier right? So i shoud get 120 ac fans and wire the fan and fixture all to the power plug?
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I would keep the lights and fan seperate. The copper ground wire should be connected to the ground on the power cord, most likely its green. And wireing dc fans is easy and you really cant get it wrong as long as your voltage matches up.
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ok i get scared around electric wiring lol. On my light fixture it has a ground which i wrapped around the screw to the base, my power cord is 2 prong and has no ground is this ok?? Also my power cord has no colors just writing on the one side? which wire goes to what color? wow im a noob
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If you fixture has a ground and your power cord doesent then you should get a new power cord. The lights will prolly work without being grounded but just to be safe get a new cord. A few bucks, might keep your house from burning down. An old computer power supply cord would work.
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ITS ALL WIRED AND WORKING AND IM STILL ALIVe thanks guys!
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get some pics!
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