Hello our electrician friends, we are in need of some electrical expertise here at our house. Brode Chamberlain has some questions on replacing light switches that are...
Terry H. replied:
I don't know where yall live but if there's a lowes-Home Depot near by that is a great start. A local electrical supply store can order ANY item you could possibly use in a home, I use both. There's a big breaker in the utility box. Kill the entire house...a little nerve racking but if the house is dead then he is safe. Remove and take that old unit to the store. Sticking wires in the back or stripping 1/4" bend in a small curve either wire can be on top and bottom lug just do NOT put them together on one stud. Separate lugs/studs makes a circuit. 936-581-9631
Terry H. replied:
A. Turn breaker OFF B. Remove old switch C. Put old wires into the same position on new switch. D. Reattach to box E. Have someone stand at switch while other person flips on breaker F. Operate switch
Christy C. replied:
Terry Hail our problem is finding the proper switch. He wants to use the same kind as before, something to do with the lugs be on the back and not just the wires pushed through.
Terry H. replied:
Ms Julie, electric scares the best of us. I hung power lines until my whole crew died. The 110 won't hurt but damn sure get your attention!
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