Fixture Wiring

[Sandra Walker]

Installing light fixture with one black and one white to ceiling wires of 2 black and 2 white. One set of black and white wires are hot other is not. Only one switch that's not hot when tested. 120V How do I wire?

 

[Dustydazzler]

Presumably one set of wires is hot (live) and the other is not hot (not live) but one connected will complete the circuit

 

[DPG]

What's a hot spot not?

 

[Sandra Walker]

Presumably one set of wires is hot (live) and the other is not hot (not live) but one connected will complete the circuit

I understand I have to complete circuit but what wires r connected to complete circuit.
I have wired up many fixtures for myself but never ran across this. Thanks for your help

 

[Sandra Walker]

Presumably one set of wires is hot (live) and the other is not hot (not live) but one connected will complete the circuit

Yes that is correct. I don't know how to wire to make a complete circuit since there are 4 wires coming out of ceiling box. I have installed many lights but none with the 4 wires. if you could please tell me how? Thanks

 

[Dustydazzler]

I’m not 100% familiar with American lighting wiring , it might be wise to find a local licensed electrician to help you out