Old Style Light Switch Wiring

We need to replace it as its bust basically.

Old style light switch wiring.

Bring old light fixtures wired with knob and tube wiring up to code by installing an electrical box in the plaster wall. The alternate 3 way switch wiring configuration california or west coast was used as a way to wire 3 way switches and be able to supply line voltage to either switch this configuration is no longer allowed as the neutral is not present in each switch box. Here s how to do it without breaking the plaster and lath. Fix old house wiring problems.

Moiak light toggle switch retro single control switchs 6a round lamp switch mounted wall light button switch old fashioned toggle switch 6 26 6. Methodically dealing with one wire at a time will help avoid confusion and mistakes. Probe the existing hole with a keyhole saw to find the horizontal edges of the lath. If the new switch s cover plate is smaller than the original you can make it easy on yourself and cover the old plate s outline with a slightly oversize new plate no wall repair or touch up paint required.

Anyway i buy a double 2 way switch to replace it picture below anyway i take off the. In box 1 disconnect a wire on the old switch and attach it to the correct terminal on the new one.