Light Switch Replacement

The light was flickering so it was time for a new light switch.

I replaced the old switch with a new 15/20 amp heavy duty switch from the local home-improvement store.

I didn't really need to use a heavy duty switch but since I am going to the trouble to replace something I tend to like to use high-quality components. The heavy duty switch was only a few dollars more than the regular switch. This is where do-it-yourself can be better than having a professional do it. Obviously, the professionals know what they're doing or they usually do anyway. However, the money saved in labor costs can be put into higher quality parts.

This is an old two wire electrical system with no ground wire so I left the ground screw in the switch disconnected.

The job probably took about 30 minutes from beginning to end. I simply turned off the power, tested to make sure the power was off, replaced the old switch, installed the new switch and plate, then restored the power and tested the light.