How to properly install a one-button light switch

In order to comply with fire safety rules and not to worsen the appearance of the interior of the room, you need to know how to put the switch correctly. There are nuances that relate to the type of wiring and the design of the device itself. The installation process is simple if you know the step-by-step installation algorithm.

What type of wiring to use

Before installing the switch, it is worth deciding on the type of wiring. There are only 2 types - hidden and open. Switches are selected in accordance with the cable laying method.

Hidden wiring is called if the cable is under drywall, plaster, flooring. This cable management option has many aesthetic advantages. They use exclusively internal and built-in structures. There are also disadvantages:

• high cost of laying and subsequent finishing work;
• a low level of cooling of the wire at the time of the passage of an electric current;
• the problem of replacing the wire.

Open wiring - the principle of laying the cable over the walls. The wire is attached to the surface with staples. This option is elementary from the point of view of installation, but it has a high fire hazard and spoils the appearance of the room. It is advisable to use overhead structures. Another drawback: the wire is easily damaged as a result of mechanical stress.

Switching method of wires of the switch

It is important to skillfully screw the wiring wires to the contact plate. If the connection is made incorrectly, the communicator will not work properly. There are 2 types of clamps - screw and spring. For each option, a specific wire and the principle of its laying are used.

Screw type clamp

In some switches, the wire is connected using a special mechanism, which are special clamps. This option is difficult in terms of connecting the wire, but this is compensated by the reliability of the contact. It can withstand high loads. The screw clamp is best used when aluminum wires are used.

Spring type clamp

To fix the switch in the wall, you need to think over the principle of connecting the wires in it. Systems that use spring-loaded plates as contacts are considered relevant. This option makes it easier to connect the wires, but the element must be laid correctly. It is better to use a spring type connection if the wiring is formed from copper wires.

The main types of switches

Before installing the switch, you need to decide on the type of switch. The principle of installation of the device will depend on this. There are such types of devices:

• LED. The housing has a built-in illumination that helps to determine the location of the device in space.
• The sensor model has no keys and closes / opens the circuit thanks to a light touch of the sensitive indicator panel.
• Cord-type switches are designs in which work with a chain is performed by acting on the chain.
• The wireless version is a remote control that controls the operation of the luminaire by means of remote commands.
• Sensor switches allow you to automatically control the operation of the luminaires. They work in accordance with the data of the external environment of the room.
• Standard rocker switches. Such wall fixtures are a box with buttons.

Standard models are made of an external type, new ones can have a hidden panel in the plane of the wall.

How to choose a place for the switch

The installation of the circuit breaker begins with determining its location. There are guidelines for the location of switches, but it is better to determine the location in accordance with individual characteristics:

• Consider the future arrangement of the furniture. Interior items should not overlap or cover the device.
• The switches should be placed at a height of 90-95 cm from the floor.
• It is advisable to choose those places where humidity will not increase.
• Depending on the number of switches within one room, specific locations are selected. If the switch is 1, it is better to place it near the front door to the room.

The location should be determined in accordance with the layout of the premises and personal preferences.

General installation principles

Installation of light switches is done in this way:

1. The preparatory phase begins with drilling a hole in the wall. The recess must match the parameters of the panel. A socket is installed.
2. The main stage. Install the switch without the bezel. Secure the inside of the box. Connect the wires to the contact plate.
3. The final part of the installation. Close the box, put the keys. Check the operation of the device.

It is easy to install a switch if you plan and follow all the stages of work.

Safety measures during installation

To install the light switch safely, you need to follow these rules:

1. Disconnect the network. Turn off the counter.
2. Using an indicator screwdriver, check for the presence of electric current in the network.
3. Use rubber gloves when working.

During work, you need to use only a screwdriver with an indicator to determine the presence of electric current in the network.

General installation diagram of the circuit breaker

Algorithm for installing a one-button light switch:

1. Disconnect power supply.
2. Make a hole in the wall to accommodate the switch panel.
3. Drill the socket into the wall with 2 self-tapping screws.
4. Screw on the back of the box.
5. Connect the mains wires to the contact plate.
6. Insulate exposed wires.
7. Close the box with a protective frame and insert the keys.

Installing a one-button switch will be the perfect example for any type of switch installation.

Installation of the surface-mounted switch

It does not matter whether a single switch or a binary one, the principle of installation of an overhead switch is the same. This option is used for external wiring, but can also be used for internal cable laying.

To prevent the switch from protruding, you need to make a hole in the wall that will fit the box. The panel will be partially positioned above the wall surface. Place a special plate in the recess, which will make the use of the device safe. Installation begins with screwing the plate using self-tapping screws. Then the rest of the box is fixed.

Installation of a hidden switch

To put a switch with a hidden panel, you first need to determine the connection diagram of the lamp, socket and switch. Adjusts the height and overall placement. Next, a hole is made in the wall, which will completely accommodate the switch panel. The body of the device should not protrude above the wall surface.

The installation of the switch can be carried out in a short time, if we take into account all the nuances of installation. If the installation is done correctly, the brightness of the lighting fixtures will not suffer, the functionality of the fixture will be effective. It is important to correctly determine the location for the location of the switch, take into account the type and principle of operation, the arrangement of the device.