Make the opening in the ceiling for the new light fixture.
Moving a light switch to another wall.
Disconnect the wires from the old switch.
This is due to a doorway being bricked up and the light switch needs putting near the corner.
I am aware that i can make access to.
Hi all i have a situation where i need to relocate a light switch about 3ft across.
Install the required length of new wiring to the new location for the light fixture.
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Keep the cut out and use it to patch the existing opening.
Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch.
Locate your circuit breaker panel and the circuit breaker that controls the switch and turn the circuit breaker switch off.
Connect the new white wire to one of the white wires you disconnected from the old switch with a wire nut.
Remove the existing light fixture junction box and turn it so that it is accessible from above.
Then check the light that is controlled at the switch you will be moving.
Twist the copper wires together.
Turn on the switch you plan to move.
If the switch at this location is a light switch make sure the light it controls is turned on.