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How To Wire And Install Single-pole Switches

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Install A New Single-pole Switch
A photo of a switch being installed or removed. Timothy Thiele

Once a single-pole switch is correctly wire, gentlty push the excess wires into the junction box and carefully press the switch into the opening. Use a screwdriver to screw the two screws on the switch into the mounting holes located in the junction box. Make sure the switch is plumb when tightening the screws.

Now, replace the the cover plate and install the two mounting screws. Make sure the plate is plumb.

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