Moving Light Switch One Wall Another

Check the new location.

Moving light switch one wall another.

The receiver replaces your exisiting switch and a wireless switch goes wherever you choose. One example is the levnet system form leviton. Use a multimeter set to its vac position to double check the circuit for voltage. Due to concrete flooring upstairs i cannot access the cable from above.

If for example it s being fed from the ceiling rose or a junction box in the ceiling then chase down the side of the wall where you want the switch and feed in the new cable and switch. Turn on the light controlled by the switch to make sure it has a good bulb. S tep 3 cut an opening in the drywall. How to move a light switch step 1.

How to move a light switch. The cable on the existing switch will become dead but better to terminate using a terminating block and insulating tape and then fill in the hole with bonding plaster and then skim. Loosen the mounting screws and carefully pull the device out of its electrical box without touching the wire terminals. Remove the switch or outlet s wall plate.

Step 2 disconnect wires from your switch. If the switch at this location is a light. Install the required length of new wiring to the new location for the light fixture. Remove the existing light fixture junction box and turn it so that it is accessible from above.

Turn on the switch you plan to move. Hold one probe on the ground wire and press the other probe against each wire terminal. Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch. There are numerous remote control systems available that use a stand alone switch and a receiver that either sits in the light fixture or in a circuit box to receive the signal and control power on the line.

Step 4 mount your new electrical. This is due to a doorway being bricked up and the light switch needs putting near the corner. I am aware that i can make access to. Pull the switch out a few inches but leave.

Hi all i have a situation where i need to relocate a light switch about 3ft across. Turn off the breaker that controls.