Strip the electrical insulation from the wires. Traditional single pole dimmer switches like standard switches generally have just two hot wires and a ground wire with no neutral wire connection.
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How to install a single pole light switch. How to wire a standard single pole light switch box rough in before drywall bens diy duration. Turn the screws clockwise to tighten them against the wires. Wrap the black wire in the switch box around the top right brass screw on the single pole light switch. Watch this video to learn how to install the 1451 decora 5601 and renu re151 single pole switches. The neutral circuit wires if present are simply joined together in the box. If youre ever unsure about wiring a device please consult an electrician.
To learn more. Electrician u 925651 views. How to wire a single pole light switch duration. Installation is a simple matter of connecting the hot wire leads to the hot circuit wiresone of which is entering the box from the power source the other leading to the light fixture. If this is a new installation strip 34 of the insulation from the wires to make the connections. Episode 3 how to wire for and install a switch duration.
Wrap the white wire marked with black electrical tape around the bottom right brass screw on the switch. First tighten the bare copper or green wire to the green ground screw. Turn off the power to the switch circuit by switching off the circuits breaker in your homes service panel breaker box. Disconnect the old switch wiring. Wrap the bare ground wire around the ground screw on the single pole switch. Remove the old switch.
Turn off the power. Bend the ends of the wire into a half moon shape to go around the screws. Connecting the new switch. Benjamin sahlstrom 31979 views.
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