Alan
Generally, 3 wires indicate a "3way" switch where you have 2 switches at opposite entrances to a room. Both the Red and Black Can be hot, depending on the other switches position. But, a red wire would normally only be found at the switch box not the light.
What I'd suggest, is that you get a multimeter, and use it to determine the hot wire and the ground/neutral. Once you know which wire is hot, connect the hot to the black lead, and ground/neutral to the white lead of the light. That is the only SAFE manner I can see to resolve this.
Question regarding the original message copied below...I am having the exact problem...to the last word. Did you find the solutions?
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The task was to replace a bathroom vanity light. I am wondering if you found the solution and if you mind sharing what you did to get the dimmer/lights to properly work.
Before removal of the old light, the dimmer switch worked correctly. I didn't touch the dimmer switch.
After removal, the wall wires consisted of two white wires spliced together, two black wires spliced together and a red wire. My problem is I don't recall where the red was attached in the old installation.
The new light has a white wire and a black wire along with a ground. The instructions that came with the new lamp say connect white to white and black to black. There is no mention of a red.
When the circuit breaker is turned back on - the light is on and won't turn off by the switch.
Next, I attempted ton include the red with the black but got the same results.
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