Installing New Light Switch Wall

The wire from the top terminal should be positioned differently from the wire from the bottom terminal.

Installing new light switch wall.

Then remove the two screws that hold the switch to the electrical box in the wall. Prepare the wires for connecting to the. Remove mounting screws and gently extract the switch from the wall box. To wire the ceiling fixture to the new wall switch first connect the copper grounding wire to the fixture.

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. Gently push the new wired switch back into the electrical box and screw it in place. 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.

Keep the wires separate. Be sure to shut off the power before installing an. Strip insulation away on each wire to expose 3 8 inch 0 9525 cm of wire. Before doing any electrical work always shut off power to the house at the main breaker.

Now is a good time to carefully examine the way the existing switch is wired. Trace the mounting box on the ceiling where the light fixture will be mounted. Screw on the switch plate and turn on the power. Next remove the old light switch.

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. Mark this wire black. Remove the wall plate. If the new switch s cover plate is smaller than the original you can make it easy on yourself and cover the old plate s outline with a slightly oversize new plate no wall repair or touch up paint required.

After removing the black wire to the fixture s lead splice it into the new white wire. Then splice the fixture s black lead into the new black wire. Position the switch in. Watch this video to learn how to install a light switch.

Attach the wires in the box to the appropriate terminal top or bottom on the new switch. If you plan to connect the wires to screw terminals on the new switch bend a rounded hook onto the end of. Choose the fixture first. Remove and inspect the switch and wires.

It should be 48 from the floor. Put a note on. Cut out the traced hole with an oscillating saw. Get started snip and strip.

Then pick a rectangular or round remodeling box that is small enough to be covered by the light fixture canopy. Determine a location for the light switch. Turn off the power. Use the voltage tester to verify the power is safely shut off.

Check the ends of the wires for nicks cracks or rough spots.