Installing New Light Switch Wall

Start by taking off the switch plate by removing the two screws that secure it to the light switch.

Installing new light switch wall.

Then splice the fixture s black lead into the new black wire. Upgrading to a new rocker style switch takes just a few minutes and requires no extra wiring or special connections. Remove the wall plate. If you plan to connect the wires to screw terminals on the new switch bend a rounded hook onto the end of.

It s fast and easy to do. Pull the switch out of the box. 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.

Mark this wire black. Then remove the two screws that hold the switch to the electrical box in the wall. Use the voltage tester to verify the power is safely shut off. Position the switch in.

Check the ends of the wires for nicks cracks or rough spots. 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. Remove and inspect the switch and wires. After removing the black wire to the fixture s lead splice it into the new white wire.

Cut out the traced hole with an oscillating saw. The wire from the top terminal should be positioned differently from the wire from the bottom terminal. 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. Choose the fixture first.

Remove mounting screws and gently extract the switch from the wall box. Turn off the power. Be sure to shut off the power before installing an. Attach the wires in the box to the appropriate terminal top or bottom on the new switch.

Wires expand and contract slightly every. Gently push the new wired switch back into the electrical box and screw it in place. Put a note on. Prepare the wires for connecting to the.

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. Now is a good time to carefully examine the way the existing switch is wired. It should be 48 from the floor. 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. Trace the mounting box on the ceiling where the light fixture will be mounted. Screw on the switch plate and turn on the power. Get started snip and strip.

Keep the wires separate.