I recommend when testing which one is hot and load, put a marrette on the 2 black wires, just to be a little safer. Again, never use the backstabs! Always make a hook and use the side screws.
@VincentFink
6 жыл бұрын
I expected a few more ‘tighten firmly’ towards the end but otherwise a really helpful video, thank you.
@sashajackisch2763
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video! It’s very helpful since I’m updating our light switches since our place is 30yrs old.
@BillysFamilyVlogs
4 жыл бұрын
Why do you need to identify the hot wire if the load and hot wire can be used on either terminal
@Insidiousotter
3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't really matter for the situation in the video, but a lot of times you'll need to know which is which because you'll need to connect one or more other wires to the hot wire or the same terminal on the switch as the hot wire, so that devices later in the circuit still have power and are not turned off and on by the switch. 0
@ChemDaddy13
5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! This is my first time replacing a switch. Thank you for posting!
@DJizLurch
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the great descriptive and precise instructions!
@leviton
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@johnferguson8242
5 жыл бұрын
Ok so we see where to connect the wires from the box but what about connecting the wires going to the light. I'm wondering if I put them in the side post with the hot wires aren't they touching and the switch is canceled out
@vivianajr05
7 жыл бұрын
I like this video...straight to the point.... five stars from me
@stephenhernandez4403
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@xXUnrulyXx
6 жыл бұрын
in your video you say to mark the hot one, but then say to connect it to either terminal. why bother marking the hot one if it doesnt matter which terminal you connect the black wires to..
@K-StateScottFL
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post. I thought i was losing my mind. I only came here to determine what terminal to connect hot wire too. Now I'm more confused. Comical.
@supersaiyangoku3580
5 жыл бұрын
Brass screws: Live/Hot Silver screws: Neutral Green screw: Earth
@Tinmor5559
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it doesn't matter, but it will make your life easier later on when you change the switch when it gets old or want to change to other style, you will know the mark one is line hot and none mark one is load hot so you don't need to find a tool to test again.
@eraldo1938
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jblack619
6 жыл бұрын
Perfect👍🏽
@toolegittooquit4973
6 ай бұрын
Do you really need to turn off the breaker?
@DayneJAH333
2 жыл бұрын
Be very careful with the switch do not twist them too much because they will break they break very easily
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