If you have any questions about. A toggle switch is an electrical component that controls the flow of electricity through a circuit by means of a mechanical lever that is manually controlled.
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How to wire a toggle switch to a lamp. In this video it is part 1 of a 3 part series on how to install a switch machine. The red and blue wires from the switch are each connected to the hot contact on one of the bulb sockets. In this first example well be wiring an on off toggle switch spst pn 73020 with flat terminals. The insulation should be 34 inch. The hot wire from the cord is connected directly to the black wire on the switch and the neutral is spliced to the neutral contact on each bulb sockets. There should be 2 wires attached to the switch.
Unplug the lamp and examine the plug. Connect one end of the pigtail wire to the supply wire by twisting the ends of the wires together clockwise. 14 steps with pictures. The terminal you need for wiring your switch will vary based on the termination. Strip 12 inch 13 cm of insulation from each end of this piece of wire. After you put the power input cord into the device use a pair of diagonal cutters to cut the wire.
If one prong is larger than the other however this indicates a polarized plug. We used a ratchet crimp tool. Start by crimping your wire terminals on the run of wire youre using for the circuit. Unscrew any screws covering the wires and remove them with pliers. Unplug the lamp before you start the repair. This diagram can be used to rewire an old push button lamp with a new switch replacement.
The neutral wire is usually marked in some way. How to install a toggle switch. Locate the wires attached to the socket shell. Cut a piece of the wire long enough to reach from the cut end of the supply wire to the toggle switch. Next cut a piece of insulation off of each end with wire strippers and connect them to new black wires. Insert the cord into the wire channel on the switch bottom.
In this part i show how to wire the toggle switch in order to control the turnout. Press the switch halves together and tighten the switch screw. The hot wire is usually attached to a brass screw and the neutral wire is usually attached to a silver screw. If both prongs of the plug are the same size youll be able to cut the wire on either side of the cord to install the switch. How to install a toggle switch. 1 is hot and the other is neutral.
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