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Re: electrical wiring

From: info@builderswebsource.com
Category: Electrical/Lighting
Remote Name: 193.252.197.9
Date: 16 Feb 2002
Time: 07:24 AM

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It is possible to attach the transformer to any accessible switchbox, so long as you can attach it before the point where the switch breaks the circuit. You will need connection to both a hot (black wire) and a neutral (white wire)...as well as a ground (green or bare copper wire). However, depending on how the switch is wired, you may not have a neutral even in the box...as sometimes a switch at the end of a run will only have two wires in the box, which is the hot and the return hot. Just because the wire is white doesn't mean it's a neutral. Since you indicate that you are not experienced with electrical wiring, we strongly advise that you hire a licensed electrical to perform this task for you. Chances are you may need to add another junction box that can adequately support the transformer. You don't want to mix up low voltage door bell wiring in the same box as high voltage wiring...which is why the transformer is often exterior to the junction box, which may mean a little patch work on your sheetrock.

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