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Wiring of a single-pole switch in a household electrical distribution box

To wire a standard single-pole light switch, turn off the circuit breaker, connect the incoming hot wire to one brass terminal, connect the outgoing switched-hot wire to the other brass terminal, attach the ground wire to the green screw, then reinstall the switch and. To wire a standard single-pole light switch, turn off the circuit breaker, connect the incoming hot wire to one brass terminal, connect the outgoing switched-hot wire to the other brass terminal, attach the ground wire to the green screw, then reinstall the switch and. This guide explains how to wire a standard single-pole light switch safely, including common switch wiring configurations, step-by-step instructions, troublesho...

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