9/4/2023 0 Comments Wiring a light switch![]() Refer to the basic light switch wiring diagram below to see how a light switch operates. Mark this white wire to indicate that it is now a power wire. Less commonly, they may use the 2 way light switch wiring method. The White (Nuetral) wire coming from the ceiling box power will go the the white wire of the light fixture (or silver screw if it has no white wire) The Black wire coming from the ceiling box power will tie to the white wire going down to the switch. Note: If the fixture and the ceiling wires aren’t matched color-to-color, you must take a photo so you can test the wires to determine where the hot and cold (positive and negative) are. The main way to wire light switches in Australia is referred to as the loop at the light method.Method Two: Power to switch, then to light or lights. ![]() ![]() It’ll help when it’s time to install the new fixture. This article explains the two most common methods for wiring a basic light switch: Method One: The switch leg drop.
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