In the outlet, as a general rule, The Black is the power The White is the neutral (Which is alot like ground) The copper is Ground. (In fixtures, ground is sometimes green) As a general rule, a...
Wiring a 2 wire fixture to 4 wire outlet depends on configuration of wires in outlet box. If you have 2 white and 2 black I will assume there are more lights controlled by the same switch. 1st...
The National Electrical Code allows this change only if you upgrade the whole circuit. BUT ..If you are using this outlet only when the light is on, connect the black wires together and the white...
I am guessing that the three different wire colours are red, black and white. This is a connection that is used to wire a split receptacle usually in the kitchen for counter plugs. Look on the back...
You cannot wire a 4 wire dryer plug into a 3 wire outlet for mobile home use - (US NEC) - you must carry all four conductors all the way back to the distribution panel.
In a hard wired house...