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Old 11-07-2018, 10:31 AM   #1901
Slava
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Originally Posted by Shazam View Post
Does your new switch require neutral? Then attach the ground just to be safe. If you're replacing a switch that does nothing but interrupt the black wire, don't bother.
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Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14 View Post
It's just a regular old switch and not a dimmer or timer right?

Wire everything up as indicated by the manufacturer, if there is no ground wire then install a ground wire using the back screws inside of the box. Follow their instructions and you'll be fine.
I think I should just bite the bullet and call someone? The three I want to replace are on a dimmer and they require the neutral. If it isn't obvious by these questions, what I know about electricity could fill a thimble (maybe)! I just figured that I would pull the old ones out, put the wires in the same place and it would be quick and painless.
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