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Articles about Switches

Light Switch Wire Connections


Replace a light switch video | How To Wire Single Light Switches – When wiring a single pole light switch that only has two screw terminals or two plug-in connections on the back and the terminal for the ground wire.



Fix Light Switch Wiring


Is your light switch not working? Here is the testing method for checking light switches and wiring to the switch.



Light Switch Wiring Troubleshooting


Wiring a Light Switch – The types of Circuit Wires Typically Found in a Switch Box and How They are Connected, To Get Your Light Switches Working it is helpful to understanding that a light switch is basically the switching of a the power source as explained here with the help of Wiring Diagrams for Light Switches.



Rewiring a Light Switch that Feeds Another Light Switch


Wiring a Light Switch – I replaced the switch with a new switch, now the pantry light works, but the range light fan doesn’t. How to Change the Wiring of a Light Switch.



Wiring Light Switches and Fixtures


How to Wire Light Switches and Light Fixtures. Switch wiring and the junction box.



Wire a Switched Outlet to Control a Lamp


Wire a Switched Outlet for a Lamp | Identify the Electrical Circuit Wiring, Switched Outlet Wiring Diagram.



Why Light Switches May Not Be Working


Why did my light switch stop working? The Most Common Problems with Light Switches and How to Fix Them. Wiring More Than One Light Switch in the Same Switch Box.



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Causes of Inconsistent Voltage On a Circuit


Why is there inconsistent voltage on a lighting circuit? Possible causes of a Light Circuit with Incorrect Voltage.



Wiring Switches for a Bathroom Fan Unit


How are Switches wired for a Bathroom Light and New Exhaust Fan Unit? Wiring Switches for a Bathroom Light and Exhaust Fan Unit, Wiring Two Devices from Separate Circuits on One Switch.



Wiring 3 Way Switches and Dimmer Switches


How are 3-way switches wired? The Key to Wiring 3 Way Switch and 3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring, Key Wiring Configurations for 3 way Switch Wiring.



Solution for Sparking Light Switches


Sparking Light Switches: Why You May See a Spark in Your Wall Switch and What to do About It.



Causes of Light or Switch Delay


Why is there a time delay when I turn on a light switch? Why a Light Fixture or Switch May Have a Delay When Turning On.



Testing a Light Switch


How can I use a voltage tester to check a light switch? The Most Common Methods for Testing a Light Switch, Testing a Switch with a Continuity Tester, Testing a Switch with a Voltage Tester.



Replacing a Light Switch and Changing the Wiring


How to Replace a Light Switch and Make the Wiring Connections, Identifying the Wiring, Connecting the Wiring for Your New Switch. How do I connect the wires when replacing my light switches?



How to Fix LED Light and Dimmer Switch Problems


Common Problems with Dimmer Switches and LED Light Bulbs. I replaced my 100 watt incandescent flood bulbs with 9 watt LED lights now they do not work.



How to Replace a Kitchen Light Switch


How to Replace a Kitchen Light Switch: Installing a Single Light Switch and Making the Wiring Connections.



How To Wire a New Switch and Ceiling Light


How do I wire the new switch using power from the existing power line to turn on and off the new ceiling light? Wiring a New Switch from an Existing Power Source.



How to Light Up a Dark Hallway


I have a 6 year old who is terrified to walk down the dark hallway at night to get to the bathroom. I wanted to switch out the 3-way switch for a 3-way dimmer switch so I can leave the light on but dimmed so the whole hallway is illuminated.



Adding a LED Light Fixture with a Dimmer Switch


Will my existing lights work with a new LED light fixture? Adding a Non Dimmable LED Light Fixture.



Occupancy Sensors 3-Way and 4-Way Switches


How do I wire a motion a sensor to control lights? How to Wire 3-Way and 4-Way Occupancy Sensors to replace existing 3-way switches.



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