The Punggol Handyman: Changing a broken / spoilt/ sparking Light Switch.

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[@shaheenshivji]

Thank you for this! I changed our light switch in minutes today!

[@jm2340]

Just found your channel, what a video with such clarity. Keep up the good informative stuff. These are skills we should all know living in cities especially if you find yourselves not being able to find a professional to do it. So thank you for sharing such skills with us.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Yes I agree! Stay tuned for more videos just like this one

[@GavinPang]

as a newbie, this was very helpful for me to change my switch. Thanks!

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Glad it helped!

[@stevenchen7582]

Just got my faulty switch replaced myself. Many thanks for your sharing.

[@mingjunlim]

Extremely thankful for this video. Informative and easy to understand. I spent so little money to change my switch after watching as compared to previously i had to spent $100+ to change 2 switches.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Awesome ! Proud of you!

[@nelsonpig40]

I changed my switch after watching this video for the first time. I am amazed at the result. I can call myself an electrician now haha

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Do you feel the LEVEL UP? haha congrats

[@babyelve6358]

I have multiple switches in my house that are very old and malfunction. 🥲 Cannot afford to call a technician to replace them all coz too expensive. Thank God I found your video. Your video content looks way much safer to practice. Thank you very much for adding value to this kind of content, it helps a lot 😇

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Most welcome! Do subscribe and keep following for more!

[@LvvLvvLvvw]

very detail explanation. Now i can become the handyman of my new home.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Yes you can be the hero too!

[@23ruthli]

thank you! I have just successfully changed my light switch!

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Awesome! Proud of you!

[@arjots]

thank you so much. I just changed my light switch. Subscribed

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Most welcome Andrea!

[@Hllee6428]

Thanks for the clear explanation. Your English is very good, mate..👍🏻

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Thanks! 😃

[@DuniaTrollAnda]

Thanks boss. I'm afraid I'm destroy the switch why ply it. 4:08 this is the correct way to ply it from right/left side.

[@Difvya]

Great help, easy to understand thanks 👍

[@Kinryu76]

Thank you for the clear steps

[@yong-cenlow7057]

Very informative, thanks!

[@puvanpakiam9826]

Great Content! Keep Uploading bro!

[@chuliard1967]

Thanks, very helpful 👍

[@winwinwin282828]

I have sern elevtrician work on switches or installing stuff without switching off the circuit breaker.... its not super difficult, the main thing is , switch off the circuit breaker and make sure theres no electricity before touching the wires , which i believe is the reason people are afraid to do it themselves

[@jjwang4071]

The video shows 3 wires from the wall, 1 live, and the other 2 connect to each switch. But there's a 4th wire from the wall as well, which is curved inside (around 5:10 in video). Is that a live wire? When I open my switch box (for 2 lights), I saw 4 wires, but the color is confusing, there are 3 red and 1 blue. Btw, nice trip to Everest base camp! :)

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Thanks! The Everest trip was amazing, highly reccomended! Anyway this video was made so long ago I can't remember what the wires were! Anyway, best is to mark and take a picture so you don't loose track of the wires.

[@mexicounsc9691]

Hello! Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful. But I would like to know if the switch you installed is 2 gang 1 way or 2 gang 2 way? I hope you can help me

[@akhirzaman2851]

New subscriber 😊

[@MS-ub9hb]

Great video! What is a reliable brand for switches? I changed mine to Legrand 3 years ago and start to have failing switches now.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

All depends on your usage, that's why I built my house industrial themed that way I have machine switches that never break

[@tkchong3466]

What about ant infesting in and around that switch? Thank u 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mysticker2u]

quite unusual this switch doesnt have live return. Probably is the last switch

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Good observation! This is the last bedroom in the house

[@stkoh78]

I have this Hager Stylea 3-gang switch beside the water heater 20A switch outside the common toilet. One of the buttons on this 3gang switch produced arching sound and I thought it is a good time to change to a 3gang smart switch. It is not as easy to ply out the outer cover from this Hager switch. Seem like external cover is “glue” to the switch and it is almost impossible to take out the cover. Tried for almost 2 hours but failed. Now one of the screws that hold this switch has loosened, thus removing the external cover is now harder now. Do you reckon It is possible to remove the plates from the switch (external cover) without damaging the plate latches?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

It might be possible that whoever installed your switch glued it on.. which is very unprofessional. Another way would to be to break away the plastic case to expose the screws

[@stkoh78]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan Appealingly my Hager 3-gang switch model do not have external cover design and the only way to remove this switch out is to ply the switch covers off . Managed to took out the old switch and change to a smart switch.

[@TheBlabberfish]

Is it similar to changing a waterheater switch if I buy a similar one? I'm concern never install well. What do you recommend? Thank you.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

You might wanna checkout this video for more info! And also the rest of the channel! Theres lots to see kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3nVo2CejqmKbNU

[@bitTorrenter]

Do Electrician's get paid well in Singapore?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Oooooo I should do a pricing breakdown

[@user-jp6of6tx6v]

Thanks alot

[@ahpat1]

Wah... Your fingers are very hairy!!! Hee... dun be offended... I support you.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Hahah it keeps the mosquitos away

[@yeonhohproduction5457]

hey i am so sorry.. possible if i get some help with my light switch? i think the electricians build my lights in series.. right now living room not connected so whole flat no electricity.. possible if i get your help?

[@yingkho3109]

Hi If I used 2 gang 2 way switch mean I only can buy 2 gang 2 way right? I bought 2 gang 1 way and struggled to put in the wire 😅

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

You can only put 2G2W back. A 2G1W may not work if it is installed incorrectly

[@yingkho3109]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan ok thanks for the reply

[@keltay8162]

Hello. I recently changed my living room light switches in my living room. The lights in the living room are working fine however, one of the bedroom and study hall lights are not working. Is it highly likely that one of the live wires are run to my living room switch also? As i noticed there are two spare wires once i closed the cover/lid. If yes, can i connect those two live wires or share with the existing live wires that are for my living room lights? Thank youu.

[@keltay8162]

The living room is a 3gang switch. both the study and bedroom is a 1 gang.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Good effort on the diy. Check that you did not disconnect the daisy chain.. check this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6Wnqa2tl7-UbLc

[@NurulIzzah-ih7mo]

Do i still need to turn off the circuit breaker if im only painting around the switches ?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

No you dont. But at least remove the front cover

[@williamchen7579]

How to engage your service?

[@bizneat3610]

How to make sure which is the Live and which is the light wire? What happens if we accidentally get the wrong one? Does L1 definitely means main live and L2 definitely means light?

[@zlc5063]

I have the same question too

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2nFmpVuhal7iJY Maybe this might help?

[@constantinechin1526]

If I use ferrules to connect 3 stranded wires to one terminal. Will this be safe ? Since we are going to screw 3 open ended wires anyway..

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Yes of course you can! I'm showing it this way as many people may not know how to use ferrules! I may do a separate video to show!

[@alimichalkan8046]

Ah I got one switch that needs to be replaced but I am kind of scared of doing it myself haha.

[@sylim4749]

for main switch, which one shld I turn off? The big one or rccb?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Well I can't see your breaker box so my best answer is to turn off everything

[@94D33M]

1:54 Can we turn on the number 1 circuit breaker after we know that number two is the one we need to turn off?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Yes yes

[@user-jx6ur5nn1y]

Do you give English tuition too?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Lol why do you ask

[@4cusphotographer99]

How about fan with socket switch?

[@shananarocks]

Just used a non-contact AC voltage detector on my electrical switch for lights and plugs. Strangely on some do not beep while on off position but there rest are beeping even on off position. Am I missing something here. Please advice. Thanks.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Are those that are beeping 2 way switches?

[@shananarocks]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan Hi. Thanks for the reply. My lights and plugs switches are two way.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Ah there you go, 2 way switches are wired differently and some may be live depending on which switch is on or off due to the logic. Best is to switch of your main breaker when performing fixes

[@shananarocks]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan Appreciate for the prompt reply. Thanks and best regards.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Hope that helped! And do support the channel with a subscribe/ like/ or donation!

[@nickchow2323]

Hi do you do small job of replacement of switch

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Hello! I make DIY instructional videos. I don't do house calls I'm sorry!

[@jef3366]

do i need to turn off the main switch, as power current still there?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Yes please do!

[@TableTennis-Man]

Whats the charges usually for this type? Bro. Contact?

[@valleeny]

Hi there. I’m looking for an electrician for installation of lightings and switches in my new home. Would you be able to do the job? Can you leave your contact pls.

[@gunner2206]

is replacing the switch the only way to solve it? it seem like it gets loosen or spoilt very easily. Just changed a new one a few months and the issue is back again. TIA!

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Usually this is because of rough/frequent use. Maybe try different brands? I found that MK by Honeywell is quite good. So is Legrand

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Alternatively you may look at touch / smart switches. No moving parts so less mechanical failure. But the electronics can still fail under heavy use. Normal wear and tear.

[@gunner2206]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan do you repair ceiling fan? Suspect a faulty capacitor.

[@kyledelrosario2081]

thanks

[@cadenchen6964]

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[@tenminste]

I switched off the smaller switch at the circuit breaker, I tested the switch and the lights is not on but I test the wire with a test pen and it light up. Why so?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Which wire did you test? If you are unsure, please turn off the entire home using the master circuit breaker

[@BenODQ]

What would happen if you mistakenly connect the life wire to the light wire connection and light wire to the life wire connection?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

No problem 😊

[@alcappacino]

I bought a 2 gang 1 way switch from Schneider (avatarOn C). Noticed the labels are different. For example, on Schneider, There is oneL and 1 Com. But my previous light switch had 3 brown wires. I noticed 2 of the wires were taped together. I Fixed both of these taped wires together in the same hole of L. I then fixed the remaining one brown wire into COM. Will there be any issues?

[@adrianelcladdy9987]

Are you still helping to repair? Can I seek your help:(

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Sorry I don't do housecall anymore, however you may check out my videos or leave a comment and I'll try to help! Or maybe one of my viewer

[@roberttty10]

Hi, is it possible to show a video of changing a 2-gang light switch to a 1-gang?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Why would u want to change a 2 gang to a 1 gang?

[@roberttty10]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan The original flat provided 2 gang in kitchen (1 for the main light, 1 for the cabinet interior) but the previous owner only installed lights for the main light so the remaining 1 is unused

[@jusng988]

How do u seal the gaps ?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Gap filler

[@jusng988]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan can I know what kind of filler to buy?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

@jusng988 it's called sellys no more gaps

[@jusng988]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan thank u sir

[@robintan1184]

Hi, MK switch got sparking noise from switch when on. It the switch problem? Thank you very much.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Yes your switch contact is faulty gotta change it

[@robintan1184]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan Hi friend, like your way to replace will do right switch main breaker and test pen checking before replace it? Thank you very much.

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

Yes please switch off breaker then test

[@koonhaokoonhao]

could you make a video on how to connect a hager 3 gang switch?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

It's pretty much the same. But I can do that no problem

[@koonhaokoonhao]

@@ThePunggolHandyMan thank you for your reply! The 3 gang wiring seems a bit more daunting compared to the 2 gang one you showed a few months back. Do you know the difference between 1 way and 2 way 3 gang switches? Does it affect how it is wired?

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

The difference lies in the circuitry. I should do a video on the different switch types

[@Jianri615]

Doesn't show how to put out fire from the wall light switch

[@ThePunggolHandyMan]

??

[@davidsum8924]

after installing a new 1 gang switch, the ON position LED light is not working. can u tell me what wrong with the wiring.

[@mdwan7250]

Nowadays most ID and contractor all bochap type.dun bother all this minor thing.all the know morning come chop chop do work ,12pm mkn,den start werk,4pm all stop waiting to bck..some even leave the window open lights on,urine ontoilet bowl dunnoe how to pour or flush water.simply bochap nowadays id n contractor unlike our father time..now talk abit their face turn sour..like sour tofu.