Hmm your title is bit misleading. Most people are coming here looking to totally remove the switch and bring the wires back together. You're only showing half of what to do.
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This video fails to instruct what to do with the wires ... which is the most important part of removing a switch. A nine year old can figure out that you remove the wires from the switch. But then, do you just shove the wires into the box? Or do you tie the wires together? Or do you cap them off separately? Do you need caps? Or is electrical tape adequate. Unfortunately, this video is completely worthless.
I did want to praise the practical hint about the screws - they do get dropped & it's a good idea to make a note of where you put them. This video makes sense if it's part 1 of a sequence - where part 2 would be to install a new switch, or put on a blank wall plate. But there's no mention of that. There was nothing about what to do with the wires. If the intent is that the circuit always be hot, then they need to be connected (like changing a switched receptacle to unswitched). If the intent is to break the circuit, then they need to be capped off for safety (which is what I want: I want to remove some mystery switches). Also nothing showing how to tell that current is off. Also assumes either side wiring or backstabbing. If it's the newer back wiring, then people would be frustrated looking for the little slot to press a little screwdriver into. (It's unscrew like side wiring, but then pull it from the back.) Also no mention of a blank wall plate to cover it for safety.
You can purchase purpose built caps which will isolate the wires, preventing them from touching. You can also use an isolator box. You can pick up both from your local hardware store for about $10
So, he doesn't tie up the two black hot wires at the end, kinda an important and relevant part for anyone watching the video. In this video, one black was serving as a line while the other was a load. There is no neutral wire attached to the switch but if there was, you'd cap that off as well. And, make sure to connect the two black wires back up afterwards.
Anyone needing to watch a video for directions on how to remove a cover plate and pull out the wires has no businesses doing anything more than flipping the switch on and off. A non-contact voltage tester needs to be used to ensure power is cut before the screwdriver comes out.
Part 1 of a 2 part video. Part 2 should be what to do with the wires once the switch is disconnected.
Hmm your title is bit misleading. Most people are coming here looking to totally remove the switch and bring the wires back together. You're only showing half of what to do.
Look for "bypass lightswitch" to keep it always on or off. If thats what you're looking for. Made the same verbage mistake 🤦 lol
"Hello everybody!!" I never thought I'll hear that words in this blog. That's the words I always remember when I'm learning more about automatic cars. Your always amazing man. 👍👍🤓
This video fails to instruct what to do with the wires ... which is the most important part of removing a switch. A nine year old can figure out that you remove the wires from the switch. But then, do you just shove the wires into the box? Or do you tie the wires together? Or do you cap them off separately? Do you need caps? Or is electrical tape adequate.
Unfortunately, this video is completely worthless.
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Yes what happens if you want to dispense with the now redundant wires ? Do you just tape them up ? At the ceiling rose end how do you remove that ?
I did want to praise the practical hint about the screws - they do get dropped & it's a good idea to make a note of where you put them.
This video makes sense if it's part 1 of a sequence - where part 2 would be to install a new switch, or put on a blank wall plate. But there's no mention of that.
There was nothing about what to do with the wires. If the intent is that the circuit always be hot, then they need to be connected (like changing a switched receptacle to unswitched). If the intent is to break the circuit, then they need to be capped off for safety (which is what I want: I want to remove some mystery switches).
Also nothing showing how to tell that current is off.
Also assumes either side wiring or backstabbing. If it's the newer back wiring, then people would be frustrated looking for the little slot to press a little screwdriver into. (It's unscrew like side wiring, but then pull it from the back.)
Also no mention of a blank wall plate to cover it for safety.
Thank you man! I was going crazy trying to get the cables out of the back of the switch. You explained it perfectly!
This is
exactly what I needed! I need to insert the flathead to remove the wires. THANK YOU!!!
DUDE YOU HAVE HANGING WIRES TO DEAL WITH !
What am i supposed to do with the wires if i want to remove the light switch permanently
Richard Rebollar I would just cap them or tape them off with electrical tape so they dont touch each other or come in contact with anything else.
You can purchase purpose built caps which will isolate the wires, preventing them from touching. You can also use an isolator box. You can pick up both from your local hardware store for about $10
@@dimertri Thank you Dimertri, that's the answer I needed.
Thanks for sharing. To remove my wires, I had to push the screwdriver *angled* into the little holes.
Fastest downvote I’ve ever given a video
So, he doesn't tie up the two black hot wires at the end, kinda an important and relevant part for anyone watching the video. In this video, one black was serving as a line while the other was a load. There is no neutral wire attached to the switch but if there was, you'd cap that off as well. And, make sure to connect the two black wires back up afterwards.
Anyone needing to watch a video for directions on how to remove a cover plate and pull out the wires has no businesses doing anything more than flipping the switch on and off. A non-contact voltage tester needs to be used to ensure power is cut before the screwdriver comes out.
Ha I’m doing it anyway
What you doing here then boss? 😂😂 Wasting your life commenting with useless messages on DIY vids?
And what to do with the wires???? Half finished video.
Bro I just couldn’t handle the over the top voice.
McFly?
Ah. No. What about the wires? How do you secure them? 😕
George McFly? You got your electrical license?
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Drop this bloody hey everybody crap. It is so annoying. Otherwise, content is good