Move Light Switch To Another Wall

How to move a light switch.

Move light switch to another wall.

Turn on the switch you plan to move. Unscrew the switch cover with a screwdriver remove it and unscrew the switch from the electrical box in the wall. Hi all i have a situation where i need to relocate a light switch about 3ft across. 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.

Loosen the mounting screws and carefully pull the device out of its electrical box without touching the wire terminals. Hold one probe on the ground wire and press the other probe against each wire terminal. Pull the switch out a few inches but leave. Diy how to move electric outlet plug to another wall renovation duration.

Use a multimeter set to its vac position to double check the circuit for voltage. I am aware that i can make access to. Due to concrete flooring upstairs i cannot access the cable from above. S tep 3 cut an opening in the drywall.

If the switch at this location is a light. How to move a light switch using the illumra wireless switch kit duration. Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch. Install a piece of the 12 3 with ground romex between the original switch location laying it in the notches you made in the studs running it up through wall to the second switches location.

Unscrew the switch cover and then the switch itself from the wall. Turn on the light controlled by the switch to make sure it has a good bulb. This is due to a doorway being bricked up and the light switch needs putting near the corner. Pull the switch out turn it on and test the terminals with a voltage tester.

You could also put in a new cable depending on where the existing switch is being fed from. Step 4 mount your new electrical. Check the new location. Remove the switch or outlet s wall plate.