The video covers how to wire a basic 15 amp single pole light switch with 142 electrical wire. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the switch to the wall box.
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How to install electrical switch. Remove the old switch. Clamp the second electrical box to the wall and wire a three way switch following figure b. Connect the black wire to the brass screw and the neutral wire to the silver screw. Wrap a little more than 12 inch of the stripped wire clockwise around the terminal screws and tighten with a screwdriver. Covering all bare wires and terminals with electrical tape ensures safety. Turn off the power to the switch circuit by switching off the circuits breaker in your homes service panel breaker box.
Of insulation from the end of each wire then connect the wires following figure b and photo 5. Wire strippers utility knife needle nose pliers and. Place switch in the wall box. In the tutorial viewers will see the use of. Disconnect the old switch wiring. Gently bend the wires and push the switch into the wall box.
Snap off the plaster ears and install the switch. Connect the ground wire to the green screw on the opposite side of the switch. Turn off the power.
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