Electric And More Electric

So it started off as a somewhat small project...just changing a set of switches out because one was a dimmer we didn't want and one was making noise that we didn't want, and lastly because the circuit didn't seem to be working right. All of this was in the circuit that runs the entryway light.

GFCI and 4-way switch

So opened up the offending switches, took pictures and headed off to the hardware store. Got what was needed, came home, and got to work. Turns out that the breaker box once again does not give us all the info that we need to avoid electrocution so after a lot of flipping of breakers and testing of wires, all hot switches were cold.

Since replacement of the switch was going to coincide colorwise with the cover plate, extra switches were purchased at the same time so all switches inside one plate would match.

One of the old outlets with 12 gauge wires

Started work on the 4-way circuit for the entryway light first. Turned out the dimmer was failing and the wires to the 4-way switch had been installed backwards originally so it took several hours to get it all figured out and working correctly. With the extra trips to the hardware store for advice and extra supplies, all in all, I ended up replacing:

1 4-way switch
6 3-way switches (one of those formerly had been a dimmer)
1 single pole switch
3 15A duplex outlets

all during this one project.

Installed 4-way and 3-way switches for entry light and hallway light

New switch plates were put in where needed and I am now a pro at switch and outlet replacement. Actually went to the DIY to get all the outlets, switches and plates to replace 3 more rooms worth in case snow keeps me inside next week. It is so nice to have safe switches and outlets in this place.