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Moving a light switch to a different wall.
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How to move a light switch step 1.
Loosen the mounting screws and.
Turn off the breaker that controls.
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Hi all i have a situation where i need to relocate a light switch about 3ft across.
This is due to a doorway being bricked up and the light switch needs putting near the corner.
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.
Prepare the new light switch or electric outlet s location.
Pull the switch out a few inches but leave.
How to move a light switch.
Remove the switch or outlet s wall plate.
S tep 3 cut an opening in the drywall.
Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch.
You could also put in a new cable depending on where the existing switch is being fed from.
How to move a light switch or electric outlet identify the circuit s wire requirements.
Check the new location.
Turn on the switch you plan to move.
Because the foundation of the wall didn t really allow that we were able to install power without massive damage we installed a wireless switch.
Unscrew the switch cover and then the switch itself from the wall.
Keep the cut out and use it to patch the existing opening.
Turn on the light controlled by the switch to make sure it has a good bulb.
Make the opening in the ceiling for the new light fixture.
Step 4 mount your new electrical.
Step 2 disconnect wires from your switch.
Install the required length of new wiring to the new location for the light fixture.