Q. Ok, I am trying to put a dome ceiling light in my bathroom, because there isn't one. Currently I have a single pole switch and a wall outlet. The switch operates the wall outlet. They are two separate units. How do I wire in the ceiling light? Do I wire it to the outlet terminals or to the switch terminals. My guess was the outlet? The wiring is all 14-2 gauge for the outlet and to the switch, 14-2 is also running to the main fuse box. Thanks!
A. Lighting circuitry is often more complex than folk imagine and you have to get it right. If you don't want to pay an electrician, go to the library and do some studying before you try anything. I am not an electrician but I have done a Tech College course so I know what I am talking about. I do not understand what Hank (other answer) is talking about unless a different cable convention exists in the country where he lives; in the UK the cables are always red/brown, black and yellow/green.
Can you paint a ceiling light fixture? I want the actual glass globe painted - is this possible?
Q. I'm looking to paint the ceiling light fixture in my baby's bedroom. I am doing a Dr. Seuss theme and I haven't been able to find a ceiling light fixture and that's what I want. So, I want to know if it's possible to do and if so what type of paint is safe to use (non toxic, non flammable and so on) to paint Dr. Seuss characters on it. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
A. Seems like a bad idea. It will block the light and, if you ever want to change the theme, you will have to buy a new light. Just paint the ceiling around the light.
How can I add a pull chain to a ceiling light fixture?
Q. The previous owners of the house put a ceiling light and a fan with a light kit on the same wall switch. I'd like to have the fan on without the lights. I can use the pull chain on the light kit to kill the light on the fan, but the ceiling light is controlled by the switch. Is there a kit available that will allow me to add a pull chain to that ceiling light, as well?
A. I would check in the electrical department of a big home improvement store like Home Depot or Lowes. They could give you the right advice based on the type of light your are talking about.
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