How to wire a double switch Combination two switches; double switch. DIY

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  • @steveschelske8171
    @steveschelske8171 2 роки тому +18

    Perfect video. I had someone leave me with an empty wired box and a new switch with no clue how it was wired before. Your video gave me everything I needed. It's really helpful to see all the components laid out in plain sight. Knowing that the white wires should be twisted together in the existing box I "inherited" was priceless info. Great job!

  • @with4athome
    @with4athome Рік тому +1

    Thank you!! We struggled for an hour until we watched your video!! Black screw = hot!! 💡

  • @ryanbravo5941
    @ryanbravo5941 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for your help and your demonstration in this video! Because of your video, I realize what I did incorrectly and I’m fixing it right now. Thank you again!👍🏽🏴‍☠️

  • @jeremycribb4696
    @jeremycribb4696 2 роки тому +4

    Absolutely perfect detail! I was following this diagram for two outdoor ceiling fans w/o lights in my extra large shop.I have one for each bay, and even the leviton video didn't say to connect the neutrals together. I didn't feel confident, then I found your video. Thank you very much sir.

  • @Darktrik001
    @Darktrik001 5 років тому +6

    Best most straight forward explanation I've ever seen

  • @rappfoster
    @rappfoster 5 років тому +25

    Thanks for posting this. Even after watching the manufacturer's tutorial, I was still way off. It wasn't clear that all of the white wires get bundled together and don't get attached to the switch until I saw you do it.

  • @gregoryallen3029
    @gregoryallen3029 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for showing the result right up front. It made it clear that I was watching the correct video for my situation. Your demonstration was very clear. Thank you!

  • @Diva9000x
    @Diva9000x 2 роки тому

    SAL!!!! You are the Man!!! I replaced a combination switch in my garage. The combination switch works the overhead light inside the garage and the other switch works 2 fixtures outside the garage. I was taught to connect the new stuff the same way the old stuff was. That was not the case this time. My old switch was nearly 30 years old. When I turned the power back on, the top switch powered both sets of lights. I knew I had done it right, so I searched YT for clarification and I found your video. I switched the hot and the fixture connections and it worked!!! Thank you so very much for the straightforward information.

  • @RomoPrime45
    @RomoPrime45 5 років тому +17

    This actually helps. Only good video I found that explains everything!

  • @robertwasil9661
    @robertwasil9661 5 років тому +6

    Thanks so much Sal. I was installing lights in an outbuilding and was looking for a way to control separate fixtures from one feed wire. Very easy to follow.

  • @infiltretor287
    @infiltretor287 5 років тому +4

    By far the best video on UA-cam explaining this!

  • @Rob-ou5pl
    @Rob-ou5pl Рік тому

    This is exactly what I needed. Than you for starting from the beginning and going over everything.

  • @rickolsson2376
    @rickolsson2376 3 роки тому +1

    Sal; you made my day! Thanks, I am adding an exhaust fan to my laundry room and wanted to add a second switch that controls the outside porch light. You have educated me and I'm trusting I can get the power to the new fan through the existing wall! Wish me luck and thank you again!

  • @shawnbond1975
    @shawnbond1975 4 роки тому

    Your video is better than Leviton's own video of the same switch. Much less confusing. Thanks

  • @orlylandy
    @orlylandy Рік тому

    Excellent video , great explanation on how you wired it up , Yhanhs.

  • @aaronsmith3942
    @aaronsmith3942 3 роки тому

    Best damn example on how to do this ever. You need your own channel!

  • @ebardales1
    @ebardales1 6 років тому +21

    Excellent Video, OMG I had my Mom with out a Chandelier for 2 years. Thank you so much, may god bless you always.

  • @TiberiusCat
    @TiberiusCat 6 років тому +10

    Excellent video. Crystal clear presentation. Exactly what I needed to learn. Thanks so much!

  • @tundrapaulings1775
    @tundrapaulings1775 5 років тому +2

    SO helpful! Way more in-depth than the switch manufacturer's tutorial! Thanks!

  • @greggrimsley5337
    @greggrimsley5337 5 років тому +4

    Thank you so much Sal for this very informative video. Very detailed, clear and easy to follow directions. I've looked all over UA-cam but your video gives the most comprehensive information. I liked and subed your video. UPDATE: Just finished adding this setup in my attic. One switch for the attic lights and one switch for my security camera Infrared lights. A licensed electrician wanted $500 + to run conduit and 2 outlets on the outside of my home for two Infrared lights. This was cost prohibited so I experimented with solar lights but I couldn't find any that would last dusk to dawn on 100 % brightness. I didn't know what I was going to do untill I saw your video. I spent $125 to add the Infrared illuminators that I needed, so your video saved me $375 dollars and the Infrared lights are so much better than solar. Once again Thank you so much Sal.

  • @what-the-heck-is-it
    @what-the-heck-is-it 3 роки тому

    knowing what wires to hookup was what I was looking for to put in a single Duplex switch. Worked like a champ. "Houston we have lights"!. Great video and super explanation.

  • @cleangene17
    @cleangene17 5 років тому

    You gave an excellent, straightforward presentation and explanation. Thank you for the video!

  • @soulwalking2780
    @soulwalking2780 2 роки тому

    Sal, you saved the day. Never knew to remove the tab for this kind of switch. Thanks!

  • @cybil6853
    @cybil6853 5 років тому +7

    Thank you!! This is the only video that was actually helpful to me... Explained in a way that could be easily understood. 😊

  • @shawnc9557
    @shawnc9557 2 роки тому

    Nicely done Sal. You are very good at articulating the necessary steps. Great display too.

  • @kevincharles9159
    @kevincharles9159 3 роки тому

    I’ve watched 4 other videos trying to understand this. Your video is the best.

  • @alexalba5870
    @alexalba5870 3 роки тому

    Wow! Thank you for that tutorial. It helped me a lot to connect 2 outdoor fans. Now I have to figure out how to connect a ventilation fan, wall light and outlet. Each switch individually.

  • @arsena7538
    @arsena7538 4 роки тому

    The best video on double switch installation. Well done, man!

  • @MichaelPWilliams
    @MichaelPWilliams 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. You were more helpful than the manufacturer!

  • @timzimmerman2691
    @timzimmerman2691 5 років тому

    Excellent video that answered a ton of questions in my quest to expand lighting options and modernize my house further. Thanks a bunch.

    • @pdshot83
      @pdshot83 4 роки тому

      Nice!great video and thanks for explaining so thoroughly,some guys race through videos.forsure subscribed👌🏾

  • @cygnusprime5985
    @cygnusprime5985 5 років тому

    This video is a lot easier to understand on the instructions, then any other professional video. Thank you it was very helpful

  • @spotmcclain4464
    @spotmcclain4464 2 роки тому

    So tried to wire bathroom same way it was before but different locations, welded a few wires, burned some wire nuts and tried to start a small fire. Your how to video just made my evening. Thanks

  • @selsyn73
    @selsyn73 3 роки тому

    Thanks for posting such a clear explanation. The layout on the board made it all make sense to me. Headed to get a new can light and switch now.

  • @Boosted89GT
    @Boosted89GT 4 роки тому

    Thank you for video!! I am planning an attic fan install and was wanting to use the light that's already there. Now with the help of your video I can just run the line from the fan to switch box and hook to the double switch!!! Thank you sir!!!!!

  • @deniseboyce3752
    @deniseboyce3752 4 роки тому

    your video is the only one that explains the right way! you should be a teacher!!! THANKS

  • @jre617
    @jre617 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this. I was replacing the same switch, but, following the wire pattern from the old switch, one switch was controlling both fixtures. As if to mess with you, the new one had the power screws on the opposite side as the ground from the old one. I didn't know the screws were color coded. Your video helped me fix it properly,

  • @nicholaspatsiopoulos280
    @nicholaspatsiopoulos280 2 роки тому

    Great video - clearly explains installation and makes it as foolproof as is possible.

  • @alexiscastro6837
    @alexiscastro6837 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for that valuable information. I spent 2 hrs trying to figure out how does that switch work.

  • @JayBirdNJ.
    @JayBirdNJ. 5 років тому +1

    Good job buddy. Straight forward and easy to follow. Thank you for your help.

  • @Johnny_Benson
    @Johnny_Benson 5 років тому

    I love you man!!!! I know just enough to get myself into trouble. I put it all together for my lights and when the switch is on, it popped the breaker. I turned the switch off and turned the breaker on and it was fine.

  • @osbornephoto1955
    @osbornephoto1955 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for posting this. I can now finish my project.

  • @teachoc9482
    @teachoc9482 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Thank you!! Great video - right to the point and great layout of bulbs and switch. You laid them out so well for a good view to the camera. :)

  • @dvader3000
    @dvader3000 5 років тому

    Great video,explanation is really good step by step.
    I have the confidence to do it myself now.

  • @dannyboyoleary7487
    @dannyboyoleary7487 Рік тому

    thank you Sal. I appreciate your video. Very helpful.

  • @burtonsingh
    @burtonsingh 4 роки тому

    You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for your time and upload.

  • @jameszachary2959
    @jameszachary2959 2 роки тому

    You're awesome my man, detail and to the point. Thanks a bunch

  • @genemyers9499
    @genemyers9499 3 роки тому

    Thanks! one of the easiest to follow vids for this job.

  • @spencercohen1577
    @spencercohen1577 5 років тому

    Great explanation, simple and plain. Well done

  • @kennyhernandez9006
    @kennyhernandez9006 5 років тому

    Thank you for the video we were able to wire ours right up after watching God bless you

  • @clevelog
    @clevelog Рік тому

    Thank you. The best explanation. You solved my problem.

  • @jerryharrell1231
    @jerryharrell1231 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir. Very simple and good instructions.

  • @alancall5113
    @alancall5113 5 років тому +5

    Great job you did it nice job explaining everything best on UA-cam help me out big-time

  • @TheHortond
    @TheHortond 4 роки тому

    Good video. I wish I watched this before I started. You have the same switch and set up that I needed. Oh well. Better late than never. Thanks.

  • @kslag9842
    @kslag9842 3 роки тому

    Thanks for keeping it simple I got my switch changed out.

  • @vonnblack3199
    @vonnblack3199 5 років тому

    Excellent video! Life saver! Thank you Sal!

  • @billm5758
    @billm5758 5 років тому

    Very nice video. Well done- straight even directions. Much appreciated

  • @bumblebee2879
    @bumblebee2879 5 років тому +2

    Finally someone explained it so I can understand thanks soon much!

  • @dennisbarker6884
    @dennisbarker6884 Рік тому

    Got it working. I have 3 lights and 1 outlet. Thanks!!!

  • @luzdnocheld2974
    @luzdnocheld2974 3 роки тому

    Thanks bro, quick refresher course while I’m cleaning up someone’s else’s rats nest.

  • @danfogarty5114
    @danfogarty5114 Рік тому

    And this is exactly what I needed! Thanks for the clear video!

  • @markb8035
    @markb8035 5 років тому

    Thanks a lot brother I didn’t know you had to break that part you said with the screwdriver in the middle to separate the power I didn’t know you had to do that so I learned something from what you said👍🏼 so now both work separately

  • @darcelmazon8775
    @darcelmazon8775 6 місяців тому

    Thanks that was a great illustration I'm trying to do the same kind of setup in my kitchen separate my kitchen lights from my basement light

  • @darkmodeinternational6542
    @darkmodeinternational6542 2 роки тому

    Thanks. This helped me see why my fuse keep blowing. I was able to fix it watching this video!👍

  • @yvesjuste9233
    @yvesjuste9233 Рік тому

    Nicely done. You just saved me a lot of money with this short video

  • @bellashiloh47
    @bellashiloh47 4 роки тому +4

    Thank's mate, this is exactly what I was looking for!

  • @sunnylive85
    @sunnylive85 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the video. We were confused regarding the break off tab

  • @wescarpenter5603
    @wescarpenter5603 5 років тому

    Cleared that mud up for me. Thank you

  • @fjhumphries
    @fjhumphries 2 роки тому

    Best video on this subject. Thank you.

  • @artalvarez3055
    @artalvarez3055 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding Sal! Thank you for the Education........Art.......

  • @brettl3246
    @brettl3246 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Very easy to understand. Very good instructions.

  • @thenomadrhodes
    @thenomadrhodes 5 років тому

    You saved my back side brother, thank you.

  • @javierloya4086
    @javierloya4086 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your video. It helped me tremendously.

  • @warrenmeek3663
    @warrenmeek3663 4 роки тому

    Super clear for a novice!! Thanks!

  • @marguti3881
    @marguti3881 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much the cutting of the lil metal was creating a short cut but thanks to u it was fixed. 100 thank u's

  • @jwlewis3661
    @jwlewis3661 2 роки тому

    Exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!!!

  • @johna1138
    @johna1138 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @pinata-whacker4635
    @pinata-whacker4635 Рік тому

    Great job man…🎉 great vid and very well explained for my small mind…

  • @oHOLLISTERxCO
    @oHOLLISTERxCO 2 роки тому

    I was looking for this for too long. Thank you

  • @allanstaple9785
    @allanstaple9785 4 роки тому

    Great video my friend well done simple easy perfect I loved it

  • @SteelBeach
    @SteelBeach Рік тому

    Your video was exactly what I needed!

  • @dubvsoccer21
    @dubvsoccer21 4 роки тому

    Great video with concise instructions

  • @learningcoach1
    @learningcoach1 3 роки тому

    this cool guy makes it seem so easy awesome video he just answered my question in 2 seconds . Awesome!!!!!!!

  • @geraldfer
    @geraldfer 2 роки тому

    Thank You... you made it look easy and took a lot of fear out of it. I always turn off the power... it was just... how do you make sure you have the wires connected the right way!! thank you... you showed me in a very nice way... take care of yourself.

  • @cookash14
    @cookash14 10 місяців тому

    Great job, so simple, helped me.

  • @theanswerissimple
    @theanswerissimple 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for this video Sal, I was installing a bathroom fan in my bathroom and I wanted the light and fan on separate switches and this helped tremendously.

  • @arthurallan1042
    @arthurallan1042 4 роки тому

    Thank you, clearly explained, very helpful.

  • @orlanddon4772
    @orlanddon4772 4 роки тому

    Great Video..! It clarified all my doubts. Thanks a lot! God bless...

  • @johnkarpiscak1134
    @johnkarpiscak1134 4 роки тому

    Thanks! I did in 15 minutes due to your video.

  • @barryc.768
    @barryc.768 5 років тому

    Great vid! Easy and to the point...nice job and ty...

  • @76bluemoon
    @76bluemoon 2 роки тому

    Very good video! And we'll explained. Thank you👍

  • @rigobertocastillo6730
    @rigobertocastillo6730 5 років тому

    You are amazing!!! Thanks for the video, it has helped me so much!

  • @joeyysossa4144
    @joeyysossa4144 3 роки тому

    Great video Esè....simple and understandable....

  • @phyllissmith7003
    @phyllissmith7003 3 роки тому

    made it clear and simple loved it very well explained

  • @arthurnavarraiii605
    @arthurnavarraiii605 2 роки тому

    Great job. Thanks for posting!

  • @MCatSHF
    @MCatSHF Рік тому

    Hello Sal Flores 77:
    Thank you for showing me how to do this.

  • @arecinos2156
    @arecinos2156 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. Your video it's appreciated.

  • @Woke1440
    @Woke1440 4 роки тому

    Awesome electrician !!! Bravo 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @albertrivera5443
    @albertrivera5443 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the upload, very informative 👍🏼

  • @inthegarage.withalvaro.1344
    @inthegarage.withalvaro.1344 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video, it explain the process very clearly. I do have a bit of a different situation though, working on an old 1930´s house. I get 2 wires from the service panel to the bathroom switch, a hot and a neutral I guess for the light. I want to add a bath fan, I run a wire from the switch to the fan location but now I feel I don’t have enough wires from the service panel to the switch to connect it.

  • @lacyb8289
    @lacyb8289 3 роки тому

    Super helpful. Great video. Thanks!!!