How can you move a light switch over a few inches ? ?
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Gerianne
I know outlets and switch are usually connected in studs, but is it possible to move one to other side of stud without hazardous electrical issues? I just want to move light switch over a few inches to make available wall space for decor hanging even.
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Here is an article that might help you - https://www.hunker.com/13402594/how-to-move-a-light-switch
To move a switch from one side of the stud to the other I would open up an opening in the sheetrock that's about 1foot by 1foot square. You will need to move the wiring, which means you will probably need to drill a hole through the stud to move the switch. if there isn't enough "extra" wire there will have to add a blank junction box (that is accessible but could be behind a painting etc) to add more wire so you can reach the new location of the switch. Once that's done you can then patch the hole made in the sheet rock.
This is for moving an outlet but same principal for switch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JweUH8Y8m2s
https://www.hunker.com/13402594/how-to-move-a-light-switch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJQgFL_R1Yw