How To Wire A Light Switch - EASY Single Pole Switch STEP BY STEP Wiring Tutorial

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  • @TheExcellentLaborer
    @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому +34

    Hey Team! I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate the video. Hope it helps!
    Safety First 02:02
    How to wire a single pole switch in a single gang box 02:18
    How to strip the casing/jacket from a wire 02:26
    How to tie ground wires together 03:17
    How to strip wires 04:16
    How to use needle nose pliers to make the hook on a wire 04:45
    How to tie neutral wires together 05:12
    How to connect wires to a switch 05:55
    How to install a switch in a switch box 08:08
    How to wire two single pole switches in a two gang box 09:17
    How to make pig tails 12:10

  • @andrewcisney3824
    @andrewcisney3824 2 роки тому +114

    Currently in trade school and none of my instructors explain anything as thorough and well put as you do. I appreciate the videos man, they’re helping me a lot! God bless!

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому +8

      Hey Andrew! I’m glad you are finding value in my content. I like making video that help people understand construction topics. Good luck with trade school!

    • @davidrazo8698
      @davidrazo8698 2 роки тому

      Same here man ! Thanks for the videos !

    • @jayalf1216
      @jayalf1216 Рік тому

      @@davidrazo8698 a

  • @derickwest6996
    @derickwest6996 2 роки тому +42

    Excellent laborer. I watched all of your electrical videos. Multiple times actually. And you explain everything really well. I felt confident enough after watching your videos to do my own wiring in my storage building and I now have power to my shed. That's a project I been wanting to do for a couple of years now.

  • @dayroe56
    @dayroe56 Рік тому +5

    Your a excellent instructor and knowledgeable I was remodeling my basement and needed some confirmation on my skills and your instructions got me back on track thanks a lot for being there…

  • @andrewallen8764
    @andrewallen8764 8 місяців тому +1

    It's one thing to know how to do something...
    It's another to be able to tell someone how to do it.. Youre able to do both..makes you a good teacher.
    I appreciate your step-by-step (and why )..way of teaching.. Thanks, Josh Now go back to work Jajaja ...Most RespectfullY Andrew Allen

  • @robace436
    @robace436 Рік тому +5

    Dude, you are an EXCELLENT instructor. Thank you for sharing. God bless you!

  • @thegreenguys1760
    @thegreenguys1760 2 роки тому +4

    You just made me want to change professions. I'm a network engineer and now I want to build my own house lol...you're amazing my man...

  • @t0chen06
    @t0chen06 7 днів тому

    Best tutorial I have come across. Thank you

  • @ccook3659
    @ccook3659 2 роки тому +9

    Awesome...easy to understand...loved how you went over the wiring once all switches were connected.

  • @bpg1622
    @bpg1622 6 днів тому

    Well explained. Good images of whats happening when its being explained. thanks

  • @grizzlee7547
    @grizzlee7547 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you sir. Im just a diy homeowner. Its been about ten years since I've done any wiring.

  • @iffok75
    @iffok75 2 роки тому +1

    Just wanted to say thank you for your help. Your video helped me solve a light switch issue at my new home. The switch was wired wrong and your video helped me fix this issue.

  • @atticusfinch4687
    @atticusfinch4687 2 роки тому +4

    I've started wiring my workshop. I've used your channel to put up my vinyl siding, soffits, and aluminum fascia. I really appreciate your videos! Thanks very much

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому +6

      I remember learning from my father growing up and how lucky I felt to have someone show me how to do those things. I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to show others. Thanks for watching!

    • @QueBeraBera
      @QueBeraBera Рік тому

      @@TheExcellentLaborer just wanted to add my thankfulness man! Very helpful, straight forward, and well done! Have to say I also love your accent! ;) Thanks again man!

  • @MrChrislatl
    @MrChrislatl Місяць тому +1

    Wonderful videos. Great teacher, very thorough and clear! Thanks, Josh!

  • @frente2zapatista
    @frente2zapatista 2 роки тому +2

    Way to go Josh !!!!!! Keep them coming 👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I appreciate you being the first to comment 💪🏻. Hope you enjoy the channel!

  • @lesteresechrist1152
    @lesteresechrist1152 2 роки тому +10

    Very nice video. A suggestion for making your wire nut connections more reliable. Strip the wires longer, twist them together, cut off any excess, and install the wire nut.

  • @DougSteffey
    @DougSteffey 11 місяців тому

    Thanks so much!
    Your comment on breaking off the small brass tab fix my problem. It allowed me to have one outlet hot and to turn off and on the other side.

  • @yeshayahcc6990
    @yeshayahcc6990 Рік тому +1

    Really appreciate your very clear explanation, I bought a house, fixing it myself, but don't know anything about electricity, now I'm ready with your valuable help. God bless you brother.

    • @dimitrestoyanov5665
      @dimitrestoyanov5665 6 місяців тому

      Why you need 2+2 black cables in the pigtail for the two switches? Is just power black + 2 extensions black cables enough? I want to install 3 switches in one box and don't have much space so plan to try one power and 3 extension, hope it will work

  • @nickolaskalisek7510
    @nickolaskalisek7510 Рік тому

    You make it very easy to watch and you are always talking which keeps me listening and paying attention

  • @Ucbmiller
    @Ucbmiller 2 роки тому +2

    Great video man. I had to rewatch the pigtails because I didn't realize you had one coming in and one continuing. Lol. Makes sense now. I definitely feel comfortable doing it now.

  • @Inka909
    @Inka909 Рік тому

    This young men give great and detail information thank you very much for all you videos very helpful, I’m trying to get back in electrical so these videos help me refresh my memory

  • @mugssy10mugssy1011
    @mugssy10mugssy1011 2 роки тому +1

    You’re videos are still the best information videos on UA-cam

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      I appreciate that! I like to keep my content informative. Thanks for watching!

  • @markdao7389
    @markdao7389 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much! This video helped me undo a half hot and switch over the it’s light switch to the fan switch 🤗
    Love your channel. Keep up the great work.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you Mark! I will be making lots of content. Stay tuned for more!

  • @mikey79655
    @mikey79655 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! Really refreshed my training and will help excel my garage project!

  • @malagonpainter
    @malagonpainter Рік тому

    I my own opinion your videos Ae the best for electrical work, lots of talent .

  • @israelkishmega
    @israelkishmega 2 роки тому +1

    Just used your genius mind to wire my shed. New outlet with a switch connect. Thank God and momma for you. I really mean that.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому +1

      Glad I could help. I appreciate your comment. Stay tuned for more videos to come Dwight! 🔨

    • @israelkishmega
      @israelkishmega 2 роки тому

      @@TheExcellentLaborer most definitely. Happy holidays to you and the fam.

  • @patrickarchuleta9594
    @patrickarchuleta9594 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for all the hard work you do to help alot of us Josh may God continue to bless you 👀👌👍🙏

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      Thanks you Patrick! God bless you too friend. I appreciate your support!

  • @themattaponte
    @themattaponte 2 роки тому +5

    You are a life saver brother!! Thanks so much for sharing all your expertise!

  • @joshuaweber3273
    @joshuaweber3273 10 місяців тому

    11/13/23 Thanks Josh, Couldn’t have done it without this video!

  • @josebarrientos6613
    @josebarrientos6613 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your videos I had learned a lot from you my friend so now I know how to fix mine switch and outlet from my bathroom which I did successfully…they helped me how to figuring out… god bless you

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Рік тому

      I’m glad I can help you out Jose. Good luck with the rest of your projects. Thanks for watching!

  • @ericfela8233
    @ericfela8233 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this look easy made me more confident in what I'm doing

  • @maf98m
    @maf98m 2 роки тому +19

    You make things very simple and understandable. Great presentation!

  • @willardswelding7243
    @willardswelding7243 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. I’ve done this before, but I don’t do it often enough to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I’m doing it right every time. I appreciate you taking the time to make this, and I appreciate you respecting my time by getting to the point quickly. I would recommend this video.

  • @ftndandy
    @ftndandy 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much for your time! We're in the middle of an addition we are doing ourselves & everytime we're unsure of something, we head straight to your channel! Incredibly helpful & well put together! 👏🏼

  • @tdvols
    @tdvols 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent job!! I use a green wire nut for the grounds but your way definitely saves a little space in the box.

  • @jimmysegovia2688
    @jimmysegovia2688 Місяць тому

    Thanks man you are a awesome teacher! O was able to do mine! U saved me a ton of money!!!! I love your channel thank you for sharing! God bless 🙏...

  • @BotasULU
    @BotasULU Рік тому

    ❤you are best teacher,thank you ,keep it up, God bless!

  • @jeanfrancois7470
    @jeanfrancois7470 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou good explanation, you're a good teacher

  • @hottopics9941
    @hottopics9941 7 місяців тому

    Love how simple u make it look I am coranley learning how to be a electrician

  • @PegasusFleets
    @PegasusFleets 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you.. very, very helpful !!
    I'm hoping we'll see 👀 a video 📹 on rerouting a couple of receptacles from under an ..almost.. door size window 🪟 from under the window to over the window header when the drywall has already been installed..

  • @gholakata4404
    @gholakata4404 2 роки тому +1

    Appreciate your skills, and patient. Great demonstration on how to do it right

  • @yasharmiddleton9630
    @yasharmiddleton9630 Місяць тому

    That was an awesome explanation.

  • @salarbadeel4471
    @salarbadeel4471 2 роки тому +1

    thank you very much, i really enjoy and learn alot in a very simple way.

  • @integralsun
    @integralsun 6 місяців тому

    Yes, very helpful. Easy to follow.

  • @albertlugassy3610
    @albertlugassy3610 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for taking your time to share

  • @kyanaroberts1623
    @kyanaroberts1623 2 роки тому +1

    I Really appreciate YOU for helping me learn this I done it
    Can YOU say money save. Thanks again

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      Thank you for letting me know how much I appreciated the video. Thank you for watching. Good luck on your project!

  • @JohnnymoeBelsome
    @JohnnymoeBelsome Рік тому +1

    Man I learned so much from your videos. Thanks for the easy explanation

  • @leoneloliveros7524
    @leoneloliveros7524 2 роки тому +1

    Great video I only know the basic of electrical . you explaining things so easy thanks for sharing 👍

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому +1

      I appreciate your comment Leonel! I do not know everything about electrical but I know enough to wire my own house. I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Thanks for watching!

  • @ignaciomejia8355
    @ignaciomejia8355 2 роки тому

    Thank all people like you for help and teach

  • @robertmungenast4193
    @robertmungenast4193 2 роки тому +2

    I found your channel about a month a go , i am enjoying them , keep up the great job .

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      Awesome Robert! I’m glad you are finding value in my channel. Stay tuned for more!

  • @marcusjames3035
    @marcusjames3035 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks buddy. I will be wiring two separate light switches to a bank of lights. I’ll be going through your videos to see if you’ve already done a video in this situation.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Marcus! Sounds like you are doing a 3-Way switch to me. I do cover some of that information on my channel. Be sure to check out my Electrical playlist. Good luck and thanks for watching!

  • @brodericklancaster7237
    @brodericklancaster7237 3 місяці тому

    Great job instructing, thanks a bunch 👌🏾

  • @donfullbright8468
    @donfullbright8468 Місяць тому

    Good instructions.

  • @valtercisouza923
    @valtercisouza923 2 роки тому +1

    I love your videos brother,
    May God always bless you.

  • @pedroventura9837
    @pedroventura9837 Рік тому

    Nice explanation, very clear and accurate.. it makes me able to DIY it.. Th X

  • @larrywilliamsjr.8437
    @larrywilliamsjr.8437 2 роки тому

    Thanks Josh this video and all your videos are very helpful. Thanks

  • @TatinezAdventures
    @TatinezAdventures 2 місяці тому +1

    Very helpful!

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 місяці тому

      Im glad I could help!

    • @TatinezAdventures
      @TatinezAdventures 2 місяці тому +1

      @TheExcellentLaborer
      Big time!!
      Really appreciate what you do and always learning from you!!

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 місяці тому

      Excellent, you are welcome! Stay tuned for lots of more videos to come!

  • @pedrocontreras1076
    @pedrocontreras1076 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Brotha!!! You just made me Money!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @norbgs07
    @norbgs07 2 роки тому +1

    When twisting cables I nearly every time navigate towards using Wago 221. They are a little more expensive but worth every penny. Makes pigtails much easier.

  • @boldengmabior275
    @boldengmabior275 2 роки тому +1

    I really love these videos and I really need a training for these

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      Great to hear. Thanks for watching my videos! If you keep practicing he will get better with each job. Good luck with your project!

  • @popsmcgops6322
    @popsmcgops6322 2 роки тому

    Great job man.. appreciate the info. I have a kitchen rebuild I'm not looking forward to at all.. lol..

  • @gerulais
    @gerulais Рік тому

    I like that bond wire crimp.

  • @williamsalvaggio4621
    @williamsalvaggio4621 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. Thanks a million. 👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @samgonzalez1447
    @samgonzalez1447 6 місяців тому +1

    Great job 👏 and it’s a great learning tool

  • @yanmon9617
    @yanmon9617 Рік тому

    Excellent,you explain excellent.

  • @celialopez759
    @celialopez759 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Josh! I just came across your channel. I'm glad I found you . You're informative and video is great. You've addressed my question. Thank you!

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      Hey Celia! Build houses from the ground up and record how I do it. I am glad you were finding my contact helpful. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY videos!

  • @ronyshemon2961
    @ronyshemon2961 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you again Josh👍

  • @jonathansantos2271
    @jonathansantos2271 Рік тому

    What does neutral wires do?
    What does white wires do?
    What does black wires do?
    What does ground wires do?
    What does copper wires do?
    Why do you need to rewire the lights and power for the fan separately?
    Thanks so much Josh for you help and services.

  • @gabrielhernandez1875
    @gabrielhernandez1875 2 роки тому

    Hi I wanna thank you for all these videos very well explained, I don't have a license for it but I am doing a lot ⚡. your comments are very handy. Good job

  • @hilsonemmanuel9097
    @hilsonemmanuel9097 Рік тому

    Wow good one bro you methods are quite different from ours but thank I really enjoy learning more and new methods it’s adding to my knowledge here GOd bless

  • @anduanethlopez794
    @anduanethlopez794 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks brother

  • @gholakata4404
    @gholakata4404 2 роки тому

    Thank you, Josh

  • @shawnkaitwaroo5501
    @shawnkaitwaroo5501 Рік тому +1

    Good work best of all

  • @wade3217
    @wade3217 7 місяців тому

    Nice video to learn. Thanks

  • @bigrob17171
    @bigrob17171 Рік тому

    Thanks this was a life saver.

  • @hayderaltaleb6897
    @hayderaltaleb6897 2 роки тому

    Nice keep going 👏 👍 always the powe or hot going down of switch if you have 2 switches

  • @westcomp8959
    @westcomp8959 2 роки тому

    thanks man i just started not too long ago

  • @PegasusFleets
    @PegasusFleets 2 роки тому +1

    Like.. Admiral Clark's happy, happy friends..excellent !!

  • @patthompson6700
    @patthompson6700 2 роки тому

    Your videos are so easy for me to learn from.
    Thank you

  • @catcolbert9044
    @catcolbert9044 2 роки тому +1

    I need to wire new lights in my kitchen and bathroom. Your videos are so clear and provided exactly the information I need. Thank you!

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      Great to hear from you Cat! Oh it is not too complicated after you see the big picture of wiring a kitchen. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!

  • @d.ricc6421
    @d.ricc6421 Рік тому +1

    I like to keep all my receptacles off my lighting circuit. I'll use 14 2 wire on 15amp circuit, makes stuffing a light box a lot easier.

  • @topdasher7103
    @topdasher7103 2 роки тому +1

    For you sir, I will watch the ads

  • @stephensmith60
    @stephensmith60 2 роки тому +2

    Perfect! This is exactly what I need. Thanks for sharing. 👍😁

  • @FSAUDIOGUY
    @FSAUDIOGUY Рік тому

    Great explanation, as always...well done!

  • @mikearnold3878
    @mikearnold3878 Рік тому

    This video has been very helpful. Keep it up!

  • @rugguy9838
    @rugguy9838 2 роки тому +1

    50k subs.. congratulations 👍🏻

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much 😀 I still can't believe it! I appreciate you watching!

  • @ivanramiroibarralozano3218
    @ivanramiroibarralozano3218 11 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @sameernelson9684
    @sameernelson9684 Рік тому

    Well explained 😆.

  • @allenbuck5589
    @allenbuck5589 2 роки тому +1

    Man you have been a great help thanks so much. From my hill top in. Sc

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  2 роки тому

      Hey Allen. Thanks for the comment. Take care!

    • @allenbuck5589
      @allenbuck5589 2 роки тому

      @@TheExcellentLaborer I’m installing reciprocal s. Now I’m a retired construction superintendent. Carpenter by trade. Just built a sunroom on my house. I’m working on 69 years. Dropped 20 pounds. Wired it my self. Your channel has been a big help. Thanks again

  • @IMJUSTABEGINNER
    @IMJUSTABEGINNER 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for sharing this video. This exactly what I needed to see!

  • @dennisgibbs5708
    @dennisgibbs5708 6 місяців тому

    The newer switches & receptacles both the hook and the straight-in slot and then tighten down. I prefer the prefer the slots because they are easier to slide-in & tighten down. These cannot be pulled out! And there even better ones that have locking-snaps. I haven’t seen them in stores yet, but I am looking for them!

  • @topg8085
    @topg8085 5 місяців тому

    Very informative. When I bought my house I noticed the previous homeowner installed a GFI receptacle in one of the bathrooms. Is that ok or I should replace it with regular outlet? Thank you and keep up the good work.

  • @ajaj8826
    @ajaj8826 Рік тому

    Pretty straight forward explanation thank you
    The only thing was missing is how to apply those wires to the light fixture?

  • @truongvuong9551
    @truongvuong9551 Рік тому

    this roughin so easy bro

  • @andrewperez5550
    @andrewperez5550 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video brother! Bought a Bluetooth ceiling fan and was absolutely lost on how to wire it. I'm 39 years old n I had to call my daddy to hold my hand thru the entire wiring. Nothing makes you feel less of a man than having to calling a real man for help lol. After watching this video I feel like a dumbass bc of how simple it really is. Great tutorial! You got yourself a new subscriber.

  • @gerulais
    @gerulais Рік тому

    I love those Klein Tools wire strippers. You should work more on your splicing. You shouldn't have air gaps showing between the spliced wires.

  • @betoprieto08
    @betoprieto08 2 роки тому

    Great video!! Thanks

  • @moneyfornothing3264
    @moneyfornothing3264 Рік тому

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @jesushernandez-vg2mg
    @jesushernandez-vg2mg 10 місяців тому

    Wow I'm amazed

  • @sundippatel1796
    @sundippatel1796 Рік тому

    Awesome video!