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tward
01-20-2013, 07:53 PM
Trying to wire a 20 watt 2in x 2 in silicone heating pad for my 45 lube sizer. Wired it to a light switch, light switch to plug. Blown breaker! HELP!!
Tim

Artful
01-20-2013, 08:09 PM
Pic's would help us help you -

Did you keep colors the same out to your pad and then change color coming back?

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/UR/urelectrician/2012-11-05_055001_power-into-light-wiring.gif
replace the light in this with your pad

Jeffrey
01-20-2013, 08:19 PM
Yellow line is a green wire. OK?

tward
01-20-2013, 08:49 PM
Thanks Jeffrey, knew I could count on you guys! Tim