I put a gfci outlet in my front yard for use during christmas time for lights and such. i ran it to on my front porch light so it only turns on when my front porch light is on. i also added to the gfci a light about 20 feet away so that it lights up a dark area. I turned my breaker on and the gfci works but the light doesn't turn on. why is this happening? Ive tested and reset the gfci. unfortunately it got too dark to work on the wires. what could be the problem as to why there is no light going to the light post?
Electrical – GFCI to light not working
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You want to get these blackout caps.
The white "screws", are knockout plugs. A knockout is simply a hole where conduit, cable, wire, or a device can attach/enter the box. A knockout plug, is used to fill unused knockouts.
Here is a similar box cover with the knockouts unplugged.
This allows you to attach devices, like lamp holders and motion sensors.
Any extra holes would be filled with a plug.
Professional Help
You should be able to hire an Electrician to install a switch as you mention, but it would depend on if you have the legal right to (own vs. rent, etc.)
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Best Answer
It turns out that the OP's problem was caused by a loose connection that slipped out when he attempted to fit the light fixture to its pole, as per his comment: