Wiring a Single Pole Light Switch

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Wiring a single pole light switch is an easy do it yourself project. Shut off the electric to the circuit that you are working on.
A single pole switch is used when one switch operates a light. The single pole switch will have 2 screw terminals and a ground screw.
The switch will be marked with on and off on the lever.
A switch is just a break in the hot, so you can connect the wires to either screw terminal.

How to replace a double light switch

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I show the steps to replace a bathroom double light switch that operates a light and an exhaust fan.
Always turn off the breaker or remove the fuse to any electrical ciruit you are working on.