How to replace your old outdated 3 way light switches step 1. Turn off the power by switching off the circuit breaker that controls the circuit feeding the switch.
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Replacing an old light switch. You wont need many tools for this job. Unscrew and remove the switch plate. Inspect the quality of the wires. Shut off the power. If any of the wires seem weakened trim and re strip the end of the wire to meet your needs. Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel.
The most basic three way switch setup has two switches that connect and control one light. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the. One black one white and a separate ground wire that may be bare copper or is sometimes wrapped in green. Remove the cover plate. In older systems that. To replace this kind of switch follow these steps.
The necessary supplies though are critical so make. Before beginning in earnest to replace a light switch go first to the electrical panel and cut power to the room where youre going to be working. There will be three wires. Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead. If the breakers in the box are unlabeled use.
Gallery of Replacing An Old Light Switch
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