Comments on: should both white wires be connected for ceiling light?

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:34:59 +0000

Yes..

All three white wires should be on the same wire nut. One is coming from the feed and one is going to the light and the last one is going to the the light that is not working.

There should also be three black wires connected on another wire nut and three ground wires that are also connected to each other.
References :

By: nedree@verizon.net

nedree@verizon.net — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:05:59 +0000

ditto.
References :

By: Jim W

Jim W — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:21:59 +0000

Yes, both white wires must be connected to complete the circuit to the other light.
References :

By: chicagirl51

chicagirl51 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:08:59 +0000

You disconnected the power to the other light. Connect the other white wire back.
When replacing ceiling lights leave everything connected except the old one you are removing.
References :
do alot of electrical work in my house.