Have you ever replaced a light switch?
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Have you ever replaced a light switch?
My switch just popped out and Lowes says I have to replace the entire switch and buy a voltage regulator to be sure the power is off.
Other than that, any helpful hints? I would hate to get zapped today.
Other than that, any helpful hints? I would hate to get zapped today.
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Do you mean the toggle switch? Turn off the breaker in the breaker box that supplies the power to that switch. Change it out, usually three wires that have wire clasps attached with screws. A youtube video will guide you through. Should take you about 10 min. Replacing a switch or plug doesn't require a license but wiring it does.
#9
I think you mean a voltage meter rather than a voltage regulator. They are useful things to have around. If you turn off all your power and see that the electrical meter is not running, you won't need to test voltage to the switch. Otherwise you need to be really sure that you turn off the right breaker. The labels on the breakers in the electrical panel may not be complete or correct, so don't rely on them to tell you which breaker serves the faulty light switch.
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I just did a whole house of plugs and switches. I use rubber handled screw driver and pliers to prevent my getting shocked. As you take one wire off the old switch attach it on the new switch in the same place on the new one -do each wire the same way. This will assure you they are in the right place then put it back in to the wall/box-attach the face plate. easy peezy
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