How To Wire A Light Switch - EASY Single Pole Switch STEP BY STEP Wiring Tutorial

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In this video I will show you how to wire a light switch. Wiring a light switch involves stripping wire, using a screw driver, and basic electrical work. I show you how to wire two light switches in a two gang switch box as well. I hope you enjoy this how to wire a switch tutorial that is step by step!
When wiring a light switch it is very important to consider safety first. Electricity can be very dangerous. This video is for entertainment purposes ONLY!
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Safety First 02:02
How to wire a single pole switch in a single gang box 02:18
How to strip the casing/jacket from a wire 02:26
How to tie ground wires together 03:17
How to strip wires 04:16
How to use needle nose pliers to make the hook on a wire 04:45
How to tie neutral wires together 05:12
How to connect wires to a switch 05:55
How to install a switch in a switch box 08:08
How to wire two single pole switches in a two gang box 09:17
How to make pig tails 12:10
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

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@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Hey Team! I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate the video. Hope it helps! Safety First 02:02 How to wire a single pole switch in a single gang box 02:18 How to strip the casing/jacket from a wire 02:26 How to tie ground wires together 03:17 How to strip wires 04:16 How to use needle nose pliers to make the hook on a wire 04:45 How to tie neutral wires together 05:12 How to connect wires to a switch 05:55 How to install a switch in a switch box 08:08 How to wire two single pole switches in a two gang box 09:17 How to make pig tails 12:10

@legacy7114222 Год назад

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@stevenevangelist5221 Месяц назад

Excellent. TYVM. Enjoying videos learning electrician work.

@stevenevangelist5221 Месяц назад

@@legacy7114222 believe that's first. Then your lines.

@andrewcisney3824 2 года назад

Currently in trade school and none of my instructors explain anything as thorough and well put as you do. I appreciate the videos man, they’re helping me a lot! God bless!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Hey Andrew! I’m glad you are finding value in my content. I like making video that help people understand construction topics. Good luck with trade school!

@davidrazo8698 Год назад

Same here man ! Thanks for the videos !

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@derickwest6996 2 года назад

Excellent laborer. I watched all of your electrical videos. Multiple times actually. And you explain everything really well. I felt confident enough after watching your videos to do my own wiring in my storage building and I now have power to my shed. That's a project I been wanting to do for a couple of years now.

@KevinJonasx11 3 месяца назад

hell yeah

@dayroe56 Год назад

Your a excellent instructor and knowledgeable I was remodeling my basement and needed some confirmation on my skills and your instructions got me back on track thanks a lot for being there…

@ccook3659 Год назад

Awesome...easy to understand...loved how you went over the wiring once all switches were connected.

@thegreenguys1760 Год назад

You just made me want to change professions. I'm a network engineer and now I want to build my own house lol...you're amazing my man...

@robace436 Год назад

Dude, you are an EXCELLENT instructor. Thank you for sharing. God bless you!

@themattaponte 2 года назад

You are a life saver brother!! Thanks so much for sharing all your expertise!

@atticusfinch4687 2 года назад

I've started wiring my workshop. I've used your channel to put up my vinyl siding, soffits, and aluminum fascia. I really appreciate your videos! Thanks very much

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

I remember learning from my father growing up and how lucky I felt to have someone show me how to do those things. I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to show others. Thanks for watching!

@QueBeraBera Год назад

@@TheExcellentLaborer just wanted to add my thankfulness man! Very helpful, straight forward, and well done! Have to say I also love your accent! ;) Thanks again man!

@mikey79655 Год назад

Great video! Really refreshed my training and will help excel my garage project!

@Ucbmiller 2 года назад

Great video man. I had to rewatch the pigtails because I didn't realize you had one coming in and one continuing. Lol. Makes sense now. I definitely feel comfortable doing it now.

@lesteresechrist1152 2 года назад

Very nice video. A suggestion for making your wire nut connections more reliable. Strip the wires longer, twist them together, cut off any excess, and install the wire nut.

@grizzlee7547 2 месяца назад

Thank you sir. Im just a diy homeowner. Its been about ten years since I've done any wiring.

@user-rx3kd9eg8g 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Your comment on breaking off the small brass tab fix my problem. It allowed me to have one outlet hot and to turn off and on the other side.

@iffok75 2 года назад

Just wanted to say thank you for your help. Your video helped me solve a light switch issue at my new home. The switch was wired wrong and your video helped me fix this issue.

@frente2zapatista 2 года назад

Way to go Josh !!!!!! Keep them coming 👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate you being the first to comment 💪🏻. Hope you enjoy the channel!

@gholakata4404 Год назад

Appreciate your skills, and patient. Great demonstration on how to do it right

@markdao7389 2 года назад

Thank you very much! This video helped me undo a half hot and switch over the it’s light switch to the fan switch 🤗 Love your channel. Keep up the great work.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thank you Mark! I will be making lots of content. Stay tuned for more!

@Inka909 Год назад

This young men give great and detail information thank you very much for all you videos very helpful, I’m trying to get back in electrical so these videos help me refresh my memory

@patrickarchuleta9594 2 года назад

Thanks for all the hard work you do to help alot of us Josh may God continue to bless you 👀👌👍🙏

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thanks you Patrick! God bless you too friend. I appreciate your support!

@malagonpainter Год назад

I my own opinion your videos Ae the best for electrical work, lots of talent .

@IMJUSTABEGINNER 2 года назад

Thanks so much for sharing this video. This exactly what I needed to see!

@robertmungenast4193 2 года назад

I found your channel about a month a go , i am enjoying them , keep up the great job .

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Awesome Robert! I’m glad you are finding value in my channel. Stay tuned for more!

@ericfela8233 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this look easy made me more confident in what I'm doing

@nickolaskalisek7510 Год назад

You make it very easy to watch and you are always talking which keeps me listening and paying attention

@patthompson6700 2 года назад

Your videos are so easy for me to learn from. Thank you

@ftndandy 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your time! We're in the middle of an addition we are doing ourselves & everytime we're unsure of something, we head straight to your channel! Incredibly helpful & well put together! 👏🏼

@JHJewellJr 2 года назад

SAME!!

@salarbadeel4471 2 года назад

thank you very much, i really enjoy and learn alot in a very simple way.

@ignaciomejia8355 2 года назад

Thank all people like you for help and teach

@yeshayahcc6990 Год назад

Really appreciate your very clear explanation, I bought a house, fixing it myself, but don't know anything about electricity, now I'm ready with your valuable help. God bless you brother.

@dimitrestoyanov5665 3 месяца назад

Why you need 2+2 black cables in the pigtail for the two switches? Is just power black + 2 extensions black cables enough? I want to install 3 switches in one box and don't have much space so plan to try one power and 3 extension, hope it will work

@mugssy10mugssy1011 Год назад

You’re videos are still the best information videos on RU-vid

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

I appreciate that! I like to keep my content informative. Thanks for watching!

@BotasULU 11 месяцев назад

❤you are best teacher,thank you ,keep it up, God bless!

@larrywilliamsjr.8437 Год назад

Thanks Josh this video and all your videos are very helpful. Thanks

@williamsalvaggio4621 2 года назад

Awesome video. Thanks a million. 👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐

@brodericklancaster7237 13 дней назад

Great job instructing, thanks a bunch 👌🏾

@integralsun 3 месяца назад

Yes, very helpful. Easy to follow.

@celialopez759 2 года назад

Hi Josh! I just came across your channel. I'm glad I found you . You're informative and video is great. You've addressed my question. Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Hey Celia! Build houses from the ground up and record how I do it. I am glad you were finding my contact helpful. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY videos!

@JohnnymoeBelsome 10 месяцев назад

Man I learned so much from your videos. Thanks for the easy explanation

@gabrielhernandez1875 2 года назад

Hi I wanna thank you for all these videos very well explained, I don't have a license for it but I am doing a lot ⚡. your comments are very handy. Good job

@leoneloliveros7524 2 года назад

Great video I only know the basic of electrical . you explaining things so easy thanks for sharing 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

I appreciate your comment Leonel! I do not know everything about electrical but I know enough to wire my own house. I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Thanks for watching!

@pedroventura9837 Год назад

Nice explanation, very clear and accurate.. it makes me able to DIY it.. Th X

@mikearnold3878 Год назад

This video has been very helpful. Keep it up!

@Jmunoz1675 2 года назад

Great video, thank you so much 🙏

@joshuaweber3273 7 месяцев назад

11/13/23 Thanks Josh, Couldn’t have done it without this video!

@tdvols 2 года назад

Excellent job!! I use a green wire nut for the grounds but your way definitely saves a little space in the box.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Yep I went over how to use the green nut in a video before and I like them too. Thanks!

@erichampel3281 Год назад

Lol good try

@FSAUDIOGUY 9 месяцев назад

Great explanation, as always...well done!

@hottopics9941 4 месяца назад

Love how simple u make it look I am coranley learning how to be a electrician

@valtercisouza923 2 года назад

I love your videos brother, May God always bless you.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate you watching!

@popsmcgops6322 2 года назад

Great job man.. appreciate the info. I have a kitchen rebuild I'm not looking forward to at all.. lol..

@yanmon9617 Год назад

Excellent,you explain excellent.

@albertlugassy3610 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking your time to share

@TheExcellentLaborer 6 месяцев назад

You are welcome Albert!

@betoprieto08 2 года назад

Great video!! Thanks

@PegasusFleets Год назад

Thank you.. very, very helpful !! I'm hoping we'll see 👀 a video 📹 on rerouting a couple of receptacles from under an ..almost.. door size window 🪟 from under the window to over the window header when the drywall has already been installed..

@josebarrientos6613 Год назад

Thanks for your videos I had learned a lot from you my friend so now I know how to fix mine switch and outlet from my bathroom which I did successfully…they helped me how to figuring out… god bless you

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

I’m glad I can help you out Jose. Good luck with the rest of your projects. Thanks for watching!

@bigrob17171 Год назад

Thanks this was a life saver.

@dansigmon1559 2 года назад

Great tutorial.

@israelkishmega 2 года назад

Just used your genius mind to wire my shed. New outlet with a switch connect. Thank God and momma for you. I really mean that.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Glad I could help. I appreciate your comment. Stay tuned for more videos to come Dwight! 🔨

@israelkishmega 2 года назад

@@TheExcellentLaborer most definitely. Happy holidays to you and the fam.

@jeanfrancois7470 Год назад

Thankyou good explanation, you're a good teacher

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

Thank you Jean. Good luck with your project!

@wade3217 4 месяца назад

Nice video to learn. Thanks

@ronyshemon2961 2 года назад

Thank you again Josh👍

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@marcusjames3035 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. I will be wiring two separate light switches to a bank of lights. I’ll be going through your videos to see if you’ve already done a video in this situation.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Hey Marcus! Sounds like you are doing a 3-Way switch to me. I do cover some of that information on my channel. Be sure to check out my Electrical playlist. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@jatinderkhurana9242 2 года назад

Great job 👍

@Hawaiibohntr Год назад

On the blue single pole switch, you will notice there are "notches" next to the ears, those are actually wire strippers as well, one end is for 12 ga and the other end is smaller for 14 ga wire. Just in case you don't have wire strippers. or don't want to use a knife just insert the wire and spin the switch it'll cut the coatings.

@stephensmith60 2 года назад

Perfect! This is exactly what I need. Thanks for sharing. 👍😁

@hayderaltaleb6897 Год назад

Nice keep going 👏 👍 always the powe or hot going down of switch if you have 2 switches

@gholakata4404 Год назад

Thank you, Josh

@andrewallen8764 4 месяца назад

It's one thing to know how to do something... It's another to be able to tell someone how to do it.. Youre able to do both..makes you a good teacher. I appreciate your step-by-step (and why )..way of teaching.. Thanks, Josh Now go back to work Jajaja ...Most RespectfullY Andrew Allen

@boldengmabior275 Год назад

I really love these videos and I really need a training for these

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

Great to hear. Thanks for watching my videos! If you keep practicing he will get better with each job. Good luck with your project!

@hilsonemmanuel9097 Год назад

Wow good one bro you methods are quite different from ours but thank I really enjoy learning more and new methods it’s adding to my knowledge here GOd bless

@samgonzalez1447 3 месяца назад

Great job 👏 and it’s a great learning tool

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Awesome! I hope it helps you.

@markirvinsr1310 2 года назад

Great job ty soooooo much!!!

@sundippatel1796 Год назад

Awesome video!

@willardswelding7243 3 месяца назад

Thank you. I’ve done this before, but I don’t do it often enough to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I’m doing it right every time. I appreciate you taking the time to make this, and I appreciate you respecting my time by getting to the point quickly. I would recommend this video.

@gerulais Год назад

I like that bond wire crimp.

@jesushernandez-vg2mg 7 месяцев назад

Wow I'm amazed

@sameernelson9684 Год назад

Well explained 😆.

@dngrclwn 2 года назад

Fantastic video! Answered so many questions that I had. Thank you for putting these videos together!

@blessedfavor2862 6 месяцев назад

Very good it help me

@esam2017 2 года назад

Thank you so much

@kyanaroberts1623 2 года назад

I Really appreciate YOU for helping me learn this I done it Can YOU say money save. Thanks again

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thank you for letting me know how much I appreciated the video. Thank you for watching. Good luck on your project!

@anduanethlopez794 2 года назад

Thanks brother

@terryminer1335 2 года назад

Hey Jack I have only a 2 wire set up, can you hook up 2 other switches from the one switch. Thank you

@michaelsparks6084 11 месяцев назад

Good stuff bro!

@shawnkaitwaroo5501 Год назад

Good work best of all

@norbgs07 2 года назад

When twisting cables I nearly every time navigate towards using Wago 221. They are a little more expensive but worth every penny. Makes pigtails much easier.