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

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.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

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

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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

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