How on earth do I gain access to the wiring behind the light switch? There are no screws to access like in the UK. It just seems to be stuck in place.
2007-10-03 22:27:42 · 5 answers · asked by Unregistered user 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Press on the side of the hole where the wire is
connected to and the wire will pop out.
2007-10-03 22:31:45 · answer #1 · answered by RudiA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will find the switch has an outer cover that needs to be taken off, usually a screwdriver under the edge will suffice to do this. then you will have what looks like an older style switch complete with exposed fixing screws. a simple matter of undoing these. But if you aren't sure about opening up a light switch, should you be messing with the wire behind?
New Zealand master electrician
2007-10-04 21:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by jayson d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no real clue, forgive me, but might the switch/receptacle type be one that has compression/ clip type mechanisms for Pressing into a BOX?
Do switches in Australia come with face plates as part of the entire mechanism, in one solid; perhaps molded piece?
Finally, and with no offense...Do light switches in Australia function in the opposite direction of those created for use in the USA? AND do the toilets flush in the opposite direction; as touted? SMILE.
Steven Wolf
2007-10-04 08:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to pry it open with a screwdriver if u mess it up get another panel, or u can ask the guy at the hardware store, or u can do it the fun way and grab a 20 lb sledgehammer
2007-10-04 05:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by crazychris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malaysia is not bad too,no all plug or wiring from Austalia can't fix,screw can be found by some shop too,try and find.anyway,do u mean other things.
2007-10-04 05:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by Hui Meng C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋