Installing New Light Switch Wall

Determine a location for the light switch.

Installing new light switch wall.

It should be 48 from the floor. Then splice the fixture s black lead into the new black wire. If you plan to connect the wires to screw terminals on the new switch bend a rounded hook onto the end of. Use the voltage tester to verify the power is safely shut off.

Position the switch in. Next remove the old light switch. Watch this video to learn how to install a light switch. Cut out the traced hole with an oscillating saw.

Before doing any electrical work always shut off power to the house at the main breaker. Pull the switch out of the box. Wires expand and contract slightly every. Remove and inspect the switch and wires.

To wire the ceiling fixture to the new wall switch first connect the copper grounding wire to the fixture. After removing the black wire to the fixture s lead splice it into the new white wire. Then pick a rectangular or round remodeling box that is small enough to be covered by the light fixture canopy. Remove mounting screws and gently extract the switch from the wall box.

Now is a good time to carefully examine the way the existing switch is wired. After you ve determined that the existing switch box will work to power the new light it s time to shop for the sconce and pick up the remodeling box cable and electrical connectors you ll need. Attach the wires in the box to the appropriate terminal top or bottom on the new switch. Choose the fixture first.

Gently push the new wired switch back into the electrical box and screw it in place. Trace the mounting box on the ceiling where the light fixture will be mounted. Check the ends of the wires for nicks cracks or rough spots. Hook the wire clockwise around the screw so when you tighten the screw with a screwdriver the clockwise force of the tightening screw makes the loop wrap tighter around the screw.

The wire from the top terminal should be positioned differently from the wire from the bottom terminal. It s fast and easy to do. Start by taking off the switch plate by removing the two screws that secure it to the light switch. Upgrading to a new rocker style switch takes just a few minutes and requires no extra wiring or special connections.

Screw on the switch plate and turn on the power. Then remove the two screws that hold the switch to the electrical box in the wall. Turn off the power. Put a note on.

Prepare the wires for connecting to the. Get started snip and strip. Be sure to shut off the power before installing an. Mark this wire black.

Strip insulation away on each wire to expose 3 8 inch 0 9525 cm of wire.