How to Wire a Thumb Switch

Takeaways:

• A thumb switch is a handheld light switch placed directly inline with your lighting cord for easier access to light control.
• To wire a thumb switch, you’ll need the thumb switch, a wire cutting and stripping tool, tape, needle-nose pliers, a razor, a flat head screwdriver, pliers, and your color cord.
• Use the tape to mark the desired location for the thumb switch and then cut the wire housing along the two tape marks.
• Completely remove the cloth and housing between the two tape marks to expose the wires. You’ll see three wire colors: white, black, and green.
• Cut the black wire down the middle, stripping both ends and twisting them. These ends go underneath the two tabs on the thumb switch.
• Secure the black wires in place, put the green and white wires inside the thumb switch housing, and secure the cover.

Once you get the hang of it, the thumb switch installation is pretty straight forward. Just follow this simple tutorial for simple step by step instructions. As always, if you have questions please contact us, we're here to help!

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