Now take a level and level the switch cover for a nice appearance. Inside the panel door step 6.
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How to replace a single pole light switch. Replace the switch cover and tighten its two screws. Tighten the two screws into the box keeping it as plumb as can be. Shut off the power. Replacing a standard single pole wall light switch is an easy diy project that only requires a few tools and a little know how. Watch the wires in the box as you tighten the switch screws as not to damage the wires. Turn off the main circuit breaker step 7.
Everything home tv duration. Everything home tv 18282 views. Finding the circuit breaker panel step 5. Tools materials duration step 2. Turn off the power by switching off the circuit breaker that controls the circuit feeding the switch. First if youre uncomfortable doing electrical work contact an electrician to do the job.
She gives step by step instructions so that the beginner or novice can easy follow the steps and complete this task. In older systems that. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to replace a single pole light switch. How to replace a single pole light switch residential applications only step 1. Get to know the single pole switch step 4. Remove the cover plate.
Episode 3 how to wire for and install a switch duration. Light switch replacement single pole by. You may have to adjust the wires in the box to make everything fit.