Adding Timer To Existing Light Switch

There is an existing light and existing switch.

Adding timer to existing light switch.

This video explains how to add a electrical switch to an existing light fixture in your home. Wiring is explained to give basic instruction how current trave. Remove switch cover plate. Make sure the timer is rated for the same amperage as your existing wiring.

Below are the materials that you need along with the instructions on how to install a timer switch in outdoor lighting. There is an existing fan and existing switch. I would also like to add power through down to a new receptacle that is not switched. Unscrew the wire nut holding the two black wires together on your existing light.

Strip the last one inch of your new black wire and place all three black wires together. Remove the cover plate and use an electrical tester to verify that the. A 15 amp timer will replace most standard light switches. I would like to change the fan switch into a timer and my timer has only two soft black wires.

A timer switch is an inexpensive device that automatically turns your outdoor lights on or off according to your setting. Remove the top and bottom screws that secure the switch to the wall box. The two switches share a double gang box. In this diagram a new switch and light are added to an already existing light switch.

White wires are just all bundled together with a wire nut existing switch is a double plate with a second double plate switch above it to other lights. These are super simple to install. Existing light switch is connected using only black wires. Turn off the circuit breaker or unscrew the fuse that controls the wall switch and fixture.

Of course you can use a two wire timer even if you have four wires available. Timer has four colored wires to attach to existing wiring. If you don t have someone. Removing the existing switch.

Turn off power at circuit breaker. Wiring diagram for a new switch and light. Twist the wire nut onto the three wires to secure them. Turn off the circuit breaker that is delivering power to the switch you are planning on replacing with the timer.

Just remove the existing switch and connect the timer to the two wires that used to be connected to the switch. This 3 wire switch loop satisfies the nec requirement of a neutral in the switch box. I am only installing the timer on one switch. Installing a timer switch in outdoor lighting is the same as installing an ordinary wall switch.