I've found instructions on the net, and also on the package itself and it looks reasonably easy. I know which fuse in the building's fuse box shuts off my over head light. If the fuse causes the overhead light to go out, is it save to assume that the light switch for that light is powered off also.
Anything I should know? Have you do something similar? Please help. I don't wan't to bollix it up. Cheers.
Is installing a new wall light switch very difficult?
The advice so far is OK. I'll reiterate the key things.
Make sure the light is not controlled on more than a single location. If it is controlled in two locations you will need a 3-way dimmer, if its controlled in 3 or more locations you will need either a 3-way or a 4-way dimmer.
When you pull the fuse or turn off the breaker the power is out for the switch. It is possible, though not likely, that there is power for a different circuit running through the same box (behind the switch). For example - if you have an outlet to one side of the switch. It doesn't need to be near by either.
So, if there are wires and wire nuts in the box don't mess with them. Just work on the switch and you will be good to go.
Is installing a new wall light switch very difficult?
if the overhead light when off when you flipped the fuse box switch it is safe to say the fuse is off.the wires should be color coated just follow the directions and you should be fine.
You shouldn't have a problem if you have all the instruction. I wouldn't start the process until the correct breaker has been found and shut off, even if there's a fuse.
First:
Is the fixture controlled by more that one switch?
If there are two switches controlling the fixture then you need to buy a %26quot;3 way%26quot; dimmer switch.
If only one switch controlls the fixture then a regular %26quot;single pole%26quot; dimmer is fine.
Shut off the power,
Remove the switch cover and ease out the two screws hoilding hte old s/w in place.
Note CAREFULLY (if its a 3 way) where the wires are connected.
Replace them one for one withthe new s/w.
Reinstall, Replace cover,
Restore the power and enjoy.
:-)
Eric
Aburdly simple. When all else fails.. RDMFD. {read the multi-facited directions)
Hi,
Installing a light switch is one of the easiest electrical jobs around when you merely remove one and replace another.
Yes, once you turn off the circuit and the light goes out it means that there is no current thru that switch. It's dead.
Then it's just unscrewing the cover, unscrewing the switch and removing it after disconnecting the wires.
Hook the new one up exactly as you disconnected the old one, remount the switch by screwing it back on and screw the cover back on. Make sure that all electrical connections are tight and none touch each other.
Turn the power back on and you've got a new dimmer switch. Again, it's easy.
just follow the directions,you can do it have a little faith in yourself
no it is not difficult at all
Basiclly it's 2 wires hook it up. Turn off the power first and check the dimmer if it needs 3 wires or not.
you can do it but I will give you a piece of advice.
Make sure you have a friend there when you do it JUST INCASE, so if something happens someone can call 911
Have fun
Yes, this is one of the few projects that even someone with no do it yourself skills can do.
If you wish to be extra cautious, ask around the hardware store for a tool that senses live wires. I've seen one that if you pass it near a wire with current, it lights an LED on the tool. Then wave that around the wires after you've shut off the fuse. These current sniffers as I call them are very cheap.
Do not TELL the landlord anything,ASK !!
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