How Do You Install An In-Line Light Switch?
Installing an in-line switch to a lamp or light will add a measure of convenience to using the light. This holds especially true if the lamp itself is in a difficult or awkward place to reach. An in-line switch is a simple device that operates by interrupting the flow of current when it’s in the “off” position, and allowing current to flow in the “on” position. Installation requires only basic tools and a few minutes of work. Unplug your lamp from the wall socket. This will prevent electric shocks when you’re working on the line. Cut the power cord to the light with a pair of wire cutters at the place where you’d like to install the in-line light switch. Strip the insulation from the wire on both sides of the cut, leaving about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of bare wire exposed on each lead. Open your in-line switch. Most have one or two small screws, typically Phillips-head, holding the switch shut. Loosen the screws with a screwdriver and remove them. Then open the switch. Inside you’ll find
