Sensational Replacing Old Light Switch

Most modern switcheshave screw termina.

Replacing old light switch. In this video i walk through the process of replacing a traditional toggle switch with a more modern leviton decora rocker arm switch. Replacing a light switch can seem intimidating but if you follow the right steps it can be done in just a few minutes. Replacing a switch is a project almost anyone can tackle.

Flipping the switch s lever opens and closes the hot wire circuit leading to the light fixture allowing you to turn it on and off at will. To replace this kind of switch follow these steps. I worked as a journeyman s apprentice 6 years ago but just for 3 months.

There is no neutral wire connection in most lights switches which makes replacement fairly easy it s a simple matter of disconnecting two hot wires from the old switch and reconnecting them to a new switch. First of all read all the instructio. The house i m renting was built in the 60 s and is in great shape but it has old wiring.

For a basic single pole switch you don t even need to pay attention to which hot wire gets attached to which screw terminal they are. Subscribe to our channel and like our video how to replace a light switch beginner tutorialleah from see jane drill demonstrates how to replace a single pole. In this video discover the right questions to ask to ensure you purchase the right switch for your.

I learned a lot in that time and i m familiar in at least some way with all aspects of current day residential wiring. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached. Unscrew and remove the switch plate.

Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead. It only takes about ten minutes. I m replacing this broken light switch and i m a bit confused.