How to wire a triple switch

I cover the steps on how to wire a triple switch.

This triple switch has 3 single pole switches in a single housing that go to a switched outlet, an entrance way light and an outside light.

If you are changing an existing triple switch, mark the wire going to the common screw. The common terminal should be marked on the back of the old switch. This wire needs to go to the common screw terminal on the new switch. In most triple switches, the common screw will be a dark color and the three legs will be a lighter color.

Turn off the power to any circuit that you are working on.

How to patch a screen

I cover the steps on how to patch a screen. This is an easy do it yourself project.

You will need a piece of aluminum screen, larger than the hole you are repairing.

You will need are a pair of scissors and a paperclip.

It is simple job to create a screen repair patch with aluminum screen. You can repair a window screen made of aluminum or fiberglass, but the screen patch has to be aluminum.

Wiring a three way switch

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If you have a light or group of lights that are controlled by 2 wall switches, you have a pair of 3 way switches.
I cover the steps to replace a three way switch and some tips if you have removed the switches and don't know which wire to connect to which terminal.
Turn off the electric to any circuit that you are working

How to wire a dimmer switch

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I replace a single pole wall switch with a dimmer switch.
Always turn off the breaker or remove the fuse to any electrical project.