how do i wire a light switch?

Answer 1

Take out the old switch and see how the wires go. Then install the new one.

Answer 2

If you're just replacing one, then (after switching off at the mains!) just swap the connections one by one - that way you can't really **** it up unless you should be in Rampton anyway. IF, however you're fitting a new one somewhere, remember that the switch is fitted to the POSITIVE wire (red or brown) ONLY - and that means breaking (cutting) that wire and connecting it so that the supply comes INTO the switch and the feed to the light socket (or whatever else) comes OUT of it. That ensures that the socket is dead until you operate the switch, otherwise you could be in for a nasty shock!

Answer 3

Switches go on the live wire (red in old houses in the uk, brown in new houses)

Turn off the electricity supply first though.

Answer 4

remember this for any minor electrical work

Black to Brass will kick your A55 (meaning the black wire goes to the brass connector/screw which is the hot wire)

Green is Ground the world around (green wire to green colored screw)

(then you only have the white remaining which is neutral)

Answer 5

Very carefully! But if you have to ask here, better call the electrician. No kidding.

Answer 6

Black wire into COMMON, red wire into L2

Answer 7

Call an electrician. If you don't know anything about electricity, don't fool with it. Too dangerous.

Answer 8

if you have to ask, i wouldn't even try.
call a electriction or see if a family member can help you out with it.

Answer 9

with wires

Answer 10

You don't - it's now no longer legal for you to do so you need a qualified electrician