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How do you wire an electrical wire that is too short and won't reach the electrical switch?
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∙ 8y ago
You need an extra piece of wire of the same size with the right length to make up the shortfall. This has to be joined reliably with a good electrical connection on the end of the existing wire. It can then be connected to the switch.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoIdeally you would replace the wire with a new appropriate length. In some cases this may be mandatory.
Where it is not mandatory you can splice in an extra length.
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