Pull the switch out a few inches but leave.
Move light switch to another wall.
Turn off the breaker that controls.
Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch.
This is due to a doorway being bricked up and the light switch needs putting near the corner.
Turn on the light controlled by the switch to make sure it has a good bulb.
If for example it s being fed from the ceiling rose or a junction box in the ceiling then chase down the side of the wall where you want the switch and feed in the new cable and switch.
Hi all i have a situation where i need to relocate a light switch about 3ft across.
How to move a light switch using the illumra wireless switch kit duration.
Hold one probe on the ground wire and press the other probe against each wire terminal.
Step 4 mount your new electrical.
Diy how to move electric outlet plug to another wall renovation duration.
Turn on the switch you plan to move.
Use a multimeter set to its vac position to double check the circuit for voltage.
Pull the switch out turn it on and test the terminals with a voltage tester.
Remove the switch or outlet s wall plate.
Unscrew the switch cover with a screwdriver remove it and unscrew the switch from the electrical box in the wall.
Loosen the mounting screws and carefully pull the device out of its electrical box without touching the wire terminals.
How to move a light switch.
Step 2 disconnect wires from your switch.
S tep 3 cut an opening in the drywall.
Check the new location.
If the switch at this location is a light.
Due to concrete flooring upstairs i cannot access the cable from above.
Install a piece of the 12 3 with ground romex between the original switch location laying it in the notches you made in the studs running it up through wall to the second switches location.
I am aware that i can make access to.