Sensational Replacing A Double Light Switch

Only the hot wires should be left without a group.

Replacing a double light switch. Unscrew and remove the switch plate. Though it is not. Tie one end to the box and the other to the green screw on the double light switch.

To replace this kind of switch follow these steps. Make sure you turn the power off to the light switch at your consumer unit. To wire a double switch you ll need to cut the power remove the old switch then feed and connect the wires into the double switch fixture.

Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached. Loosen the screws on the double light switch. Replacing a light switch is fairly straightforward but you need to take great care as you are dealing with electricity which can be dangerous.

Take and group the rest of the like colored wires coming from the wall box bare wires with bare wires or white with white as needed. Next cut and strip the insulation from ends of each of the grouped wires. Twist the bare ends together and cap the ends with a wire nut.

In this video discover the right questions to ask to ensure you purchase the right switch for your. Separating fixtures formerly operated by a single wall switch and connecting them individually to a double wall switch allows more control and can save power. Double switches sometimes called double pole allow you to separately control the power being sent to multiple places from the same switch.

Unscrew the two retaining screws on the switch and pull away the switch. Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead. Woodie s will show you how to replace a two gang switch.