First Class Changing A Light Switch

Then disconnect the wires from the screw connectors on either side.

Changing a light switch. To replace this kind of switch follow these steps. Here mat shows how to fit a new switch. There are three key things you ll need to do if you want to change from one way control of a light to two way switching.

There are three types of wires that run to most switches. Firstly you must replace the original switch with a two way fitting. Here s my simple video on how to change a light switch in the uk.

It s easy and quick to do and i cover the basics on swapping a simple switch like for like. Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel. To replace a light switch start by disconnecting the power to the switch by shutting off the breaker for the room.

In this video i walk through the process of replacing a traditional toggle switch with a more modern leviton decora rocker arm switch. Pull the switch and attached wires out slightly taking care not to damage any wiring. Finally push the wires back into the box before mounting the new switch and.

And after that you should link the two with 1mm 2 three core and earth cable. Start by running the cable between the two switch positions and installing a mounting box at the new switch position. Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead.

Then you ll need to install a new two way switch at the second control point. Black wires that go to black or brass screws copper or green ground wires attached to green or copper screws and neutral white wires. Unscrew and remove the switch plate.