Old Light Switch Has 3 Wires

Old Light Switch Has 3 Wires. See details and photos below The red wire leads to a twist that connects two black wires from the box. Materials: Make sure the replacement light switch has the same amperage and voltage rating as the original switch, and is fully compatible with the electrical circuit, the light fixture and the type of light bulbs being used.

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Ceiling fans with lights have a pull chain to turn the fan or the lights on or off. Yes, just like the old switch was wired. You can easily wire three lights in a series connection with a switch.

For starters, it doesn't have "OFF" and "ON" printed on the toggle, and it doesn't have a top.

This type of switch lets you turn the light off or on from more than one place in the room.

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Three-way switches often control one light fixture at both ends of a hallway. ALWAYS photograph switch wiring before removing old switch, so mapping to new switch is easier. But I read these have to be used in pairs, except no other switch affects this light.