How to wire a Double Switch

In this video, I show how to wire a double switch by converting a single switch that controls two lights into a double switch that controls the lights individually.

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[AGueroAFuera]

You're like the helpful Dad I never had growing up, as a 33 year old man learning all of these projects and doing them in my house. Thank you very much.

[professorfranko]

This is simple and completely on the money, this is my first time commenting on an instructional video, but it just helped so much. Just watching this video once makes me feel like a master already!

[dongoble]

Thanks for the lesson. I purchased a double switch thinking it would be straightforward. I couldn't get the second switch to work at all until watching this video and realized I needed to change to 14/3 wire. Adding that neutral made my day.

[jsubs]

Thank you for the video, it is exactly what I was looking for.

[tonylozano]

Great video. You explained it perfectly. You helped me out, thank you. 👍

[Rayeo_TNJ]

Perfect explanation. Need to use a double switch for basement lights and outdoor light. This helped, thank you.

[reddrewster]

Perfect explanation of the switch. Thank you so much. Particularly helpful starting at the 3 min mark, where you explain the purpose of the tab if you have only one hot wire, then pointing out the two BRASS screws (as different from the black screws). Other YouTube videos weren't as good as yours.

[catrachoforeigner]

Perfectly explain clear and concise I give you a 10/10 score

[rrichard]

Outstanding video, short and sweet and easy to understand! Many videos are far too long.

[jacquelinedennis]

I had replaced a double switch without first taking note of the wire placements beforehand. Duh! So, I sourced this video and learned what I did wrong. Now, the switches are finally working as desired. Thank you!

[gregorymorris]

I appreciate the thorough and easy to follow explanations and instructions. I am not sure that I have even encountered a double switch before.
This tutorial presents me with a possible solution -- I will have to test it out -- for a pre-existing circuit of two light devices/receptacles controlled by two 3-way switches in a single loop-of-sorts, that I am wishing to split into more independent lights/receptacles & controls.

[empressmarowynn]

Thank you so much. My first time trying to repair anything electrical in my house and this was perfect.

[MOPAC]

Another great video! Your approach to explaining is the best I’ve seen so far. Where can I send you a photo or 2 of a scenario like this I found at an AIRBNB basketball court lights? I would like for you to see how he wired it up and what happened next.

[Eric.Mercado]

Fantastic! You have a great teachings ability my friend. You were able to explain this is the most simplest terms while being detailed and thorough. I've watched tons of other videos like this and always walked away more confused! Thank you for this.

[sarenak]

I was racking my brain for over an hour trying to figure out how to convert my single switch to a double and man did this help. Thank you, being able to see the full picture was so helpful.

[andrewparizo]

Thanks for the content! You saved me in minutes!

[JoseRamirez-vreh]

Thank you for the video very helpful, God bless you and your family, JLR.

[loramcclamrock]

Beautifully clear and concise! I thought I needed a double gang box for a junction, but i dont! Thank you!!

[orelax]

Great video. Instructions are clear, concise and easy to follow. And it worked on first try.

[JackCarlson-lx]

Thank you. That was very helpful for my bathfan/nightlight combo replacement switch