Fine Beautiful Changing Single Light Switch To Double

Double switches sometimes called double pole allow you to separately control the power being sent to multiple places from the same switch.

Changing single light switch to double. Your single wall switch has now been converted to a double wall switch so you can control lights independently or turn on a light without turning on a fan and vice versa. Turn the breaker on and test the double switch noting which switch now controls which fixture. Yes it is possible.

Connect the other wire you label with black tape to the bottom black screw on the right side and tighten. This switch fits in the same space as the switch you removed but has two separate switches. To wire a double switch you ll need to cut the power remove the old switch then feed and connect the wires into the double switch fixture.

If not you will need to run a cable from your switch to yoyur new light and also a neutral from your garage light to your new light. Connect one of the wires you labelled with black electrical tape to the top black screw on the right side of the switch and tighten the screw. Connect the new single pole double switch to the fixtures.

What am i letting myself in for to change the single light switch to a double light switch. Will it be possible to wire in a double switch providing the electrician fed new live neutral and earth. Though it is not difficult to wire a double switch careful attention to safety is crucial to prevent injury.

Install the wall plate. Depending on the wiring arrangement at the switch you might only need to run one cable from the switch to your new light that is if there is a neutral present at the garage switch. One switch sits on top of the other and they act independently.