2006-06-16 06:35:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for your answer. (sorry, I'm not electrical at all obviously) I should add that the wall which holds the light switch is going to be removed.
2006-06-16 07:29:52 · update #1
Make sure the power to the switch is off... this is done by closing the circuit in your fuse box for that area of your home.
Remove the switch and cap off the wires using electrical caps.
You can buy a flat plate to cover the area. Keep in mind that a future home owner may want to use that switch, so don't remove it completely (don't sheet rock over it). Just cap the wires.
2006-06-16 06:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To remove the light switch and wiring, first turn off the power. Then use a volt-meter to verify that the power is off. Remove the cover plate and switch from the box.
Now it depends on how many wires there are in the box. If there are only 2 wires, then you can disconnect the wiring in the light box and remove the old wiring.
If there are 4 or more wires in the box, you need to determine where the other wires go. One set of wires will go up to the light. The others are going to be power. If there is only one power wire, you either need to trace the wire back to a light, switch, receptacle or junction box and disconnect it and remove the old wiring; or place a new junction box in the ceiling, attic or crawl space and put the power wires in it and put a blank cover on the new box. Something to keep in mind when placing the new junction box is it needs to be accessible.
You may also have 2 sets of power wires. This is power in and power out. If this is the case, you either need to determine where the power out goes to and run a new power wire to that location; or place a junction box and splice the power wire in it. Place the junction box as I explained above.
Tip: Don't use just electrical tape as some of the other "experts" told you. Always use wirenuts and tape if you desire.
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2006-06-16 13:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kill the power to the circuit that the switch once powered. Since it no longer powers anything, you may have to get a voltage detector to be sure you aren't working with live wires.
Unscrew coverplate. Disconnect and remove unneeded switch. Cap off (with wire nuts) wires that are connected to the old switch. Stuff it all back into the box. Place a blank cover plate (Home Depot) over the box and screw it on.
Depending where the switch is, you might also look for a nightlite or electrical outlet recepticle to place in this spot to avoid having a blank plate.
2006-06-16 06:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by firm_shake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a joke right?
1. Cut the power off to that switch.
2. Remove the screws, etc...
2006-06-16 06:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn off the breaker to that room,remove the switch and put electrical tape to the ends.Be sure the wires do not touch !
Then put a blank wall cover over it.
2006-06-16 13:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the power from your breaker box, wrap the wires in electrical tape, and place a outlet box cover over it.
2006-06-16 06:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, BeachBum. This question isn't a joke. This person is just asking for help. That's why MOST of the people are on here. To ask for help and give help. Help someone out. The best answers on here were given by Laurie D and firm_shake. Good job.
2006-06-16 06:44:14 · answer #7 · answered by Solo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn your electric off first.
Have all your tools ready (flashlight, too, since power is off) and some electrical tape to tape of the wires.
Disconnect and tape.
2006-06-16 06:39:33 · answer #8 · answered by "Marian" the Librarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some one to do thta 4 ya!!!
2006-06-16 06:37:24 · answer #9 · answered by teardrops 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋