How to wire two light switches with one power supply. Strip both ends of each cable with a knife separate the wires and remove 12 inch of insulation from the end of each.
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How to wire a double switch to two separate lights. Form a c shaped loop in one end of the black wires and hook it in a clockwise direction around the bottom screw terminal on the side of the switch. This is done so both light circuits will receive power from the same source. Look at the terminals on the double gang switch. On one side you should see two screws connected by a small piece of metal. Cut two lengths of black wire and two lengths of bare copper wire about 6 inches long. For example you might want to turn on a bathroom light separately from the ceiling fan.
To wire a double switch youll need to cut the power remove the old switch then feed and connect the wires into the double switch fixture. Strip about 34 inch of insulation from one end of each black wire. Tighten down the second screw on that side. On the other side you will see two screws with no metal bridge. Connect the feed line to one of the screw terminals on the side that has the metal bridge. Powering a double switch controlling two separate light fixtures from a single power source isnt a casual diy project unless youre confident of your skills.
Though it is not difficult to wire a double switch careful attention to safety is crucial to prevent injury. Connect the light fixtures by wiring their black wires to the black cable.
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