Light Switch Wiring

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[slash11896]

i just looked at my current switch and i have 2 black wires connecting to screw 1 and a red wire to screw 2 and of course a ground, is this right?

[AsktheBuilder]

@slash11896 Please go to my website and read all my Electrical columns. Your answer is there. It's always best to go to my AsktheBuilder website, the dot com one. First, you get lots of answers. Second, you can sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter there that has tips like this in it each week - all at no cost to you!

[usascottwright]

Please note when putting the switch box onto the stud, make sure you extend it outward for the thickness of your drywall. So if you are using 1/2" drywall extend the box 1/2" out toward you, then the box will be flush with the drywall.

[AsktheBuilder]

@usascottwright Correct. Just like you *see* in this video of mine.

[AsktheBuilder]

@TeNaCiOuSLeGeNd Bwahahahahahaha You comment reminds me so much of what Dr. Kenneth Caster used to say to all of us in the classroom each time he would administer an exam. He would walk in to the room, peer at each of us and utter, "Today we're going to test the depths of your ignorance." How about you typing this into the YouTube search box: 3 Way Switch Tim Carter

... and do the same switching out the 3 with a 4.

Good thing for you YouTube allows you to remove your own comments.

[AsktheBuilder]

@audiocode256 You know how to solve that don't you? Get active politically. Start to elect libertarians who believe in LESS government interference in your daily life. At the very least have them pass law that reads:

"Homeowners ARE permitted to install and make modifications to their own electrical systems, but they MUST obtain a permit and have the work inspected."

[snowboarderHVAC]

@aceeca116 the white wire is spliced to another white wire within the box that goes to the light or outlet or whatever is the load in your circuit. dont forget the wire nut over the splice haha

[aceeca116]

Where do I put the white wire neutral wire:-Q

[920gamez]

i got a ? on some of my outlet and Light Switchs theres no ground cable is that fine or theres has to be one

[67tr876]

@AsktheBuilder so all that stuff I did two years back I need inspected SHIT ! ya sorry did not know but umm ya lol crap

[KYstampnjoan]

How to connect an illuminated light switch is needed

[MIKON8ERISBACK]

The hot wire is the one that needs to be switched. The neutral return path is the one that is retained. Both switches and most light fixtures need the ground wire.