Moving A Light Switch To Another Wall

Turn on the switch you plan to move.

Moving a light switch to another wall. Remove the existing light fixture junction box and turn it so that it is accessible from above. Connect the new white wire to one of the white wires you disconnected from the old switch with a wire nut. If the switch at this location is a light switch make sure the light it controls is turned on. Then check the light that is controlled at the switch you will be moving.

Twist the copper wires together. Install the required length of new wiring to the new location for the light fixture. Due to concrete flooring upstairs i cannot access the cable from above. Do the same with the new black wire and a black one from the old light switch.

Keep the cut out and use it to patch the existing opening. Diy how to move electric outlet plug to another wall renovation duration. Locate your circuit breaker panel and the circuit breaker that controls the switch and turn the circuit breaker switch off. This is due to a doorway being bricked up and the light switch needs putting near the corner.

Disconnect the wires from the old switch. Hi all i have a situation where i need to relocate a light switch about 3ft across. I am aware that i can make access to. Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch.