For example you might want to turn on a bathroom light separately from the ceiling fan. If necessary use a wire stripper to expose about a half inch of both the hot and neutral wires.
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How to change double light switch. How to replace a double light switch. Shop all dimmers switches share. Currently loaded videos are 1 through 15 of 36 total videos. Replace a light switch best beginner step by step tutorial duration. In my living room there are 2 ceiling lights. Let us show you how.
Step 4 connect the double light switch. On the other side of the room there was a dimmer switch which controlled the left light. Its easier than you might think. Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached. If youre not careful you can be seriously hurt.
Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead. Unscrew and remove the switch plate. Step 2 access the double light switch. Step 3 identify wires. Working with electricity is not something to take for granted. Though it is not difficult to wire a double switch careful attention to safety is crucial to prevent injury.
To replace this kind of switch follow these steps. On one side of the room there is a double switch which controls both lights 2 switches one panel. Step 1 shut off the power. To wire a double switch youll need to cut the power remove the old switch then feed and connect the wires into the double switch fixture. Double switch 3 way switch and single pole conduit duration. First page loaded no previous page available.
Now get the replacement light switch ready using its on off labels to help you orient the unit. The left switch controls the left light the right the right light. Need to install or replace a 3 way light switch in your home.