Do the same with the new black wire and a black one from the old light switch.
Moving a light switch to another wall.
Turn on the switch you plan to move.
Due to concrete flooring upstairs i cannot access the cable from above.
Disconnect the wires from the old switch.
Remove the existing light fixture junction box and turn it so that it is accessible from above.
Make the opening in the ceiling for the new light fixture.
Push these wires into the wall.
Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch.
I am aware that i can make access to.
Twist the copper wires together.
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If the switch at this location is a light switch make sure the light it controls is turned on.
Locate your circuit breaker panel and the circuit breaker that controls the switch and turn the circuit breaker switch off.
Hi all i have a situation where i need to relocate a light switch about 3ft across.
Then check the light that is controlled at the switch you will be moving.
Connect the new white wire to one of the white wires you disconnected from the old switch with a wire nut.
This is due to a doorway being bricked up and the light switch needs putting near the corner.