Replacing a Light Switch - How to do it safely | Renovate Project

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In this video we show you how to replace a light switch in your home. Sometimes you might find a flickering light could be the result of a fault light switch or maybe you just want to give you light fittings a new lease of light. Follow along with this video to see how simple it is.

You only need a few simple tools:
1) Electrical Tester
2) Electrical Screwdriver

00:00 Intro
00:50 Isolate Power
01:02 Unscrew Switch Screws
01:39 Release Wires from Switch
02:06 Create Earth Wire
04:07 Identify Wiring Location
04:37 Reattached Wires
06:38 Tighten up Screws

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