Articles about Light Switches

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.

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.

How to Replace a Kitchen Light Switch

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

Electrical Wiring for Light Switches

The Difference Between Commercial and Home Electrical Wiring: In this example a commercial medical building has a 277/480volt system.

Methods of Light Switch Wiring

How To Wire More Than One Light to a Switch: I have two new switches for exhaust fan and light, there are only two switches in the wall but three sets of wires because there is two light fixtures.

Dont Be In The Dark With These Light Switch Options

Options for Controlling Your Lights – There Are Far More Options Than Just a Light Switch to Make Your Lights Shine – A motion detector light may also be installed from a local circuit which will provide light as you walk to the electrical panel.

Repairing a Sliding Light Switch

I have a Christmas tree simple slide switch that looks like a SMD IS 2235S ISO 9001, This is the 1st time I ever took anything apart, and now I can’t get the tiny brass…

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