Incredible Wiring A Light Switch Black White References. Web modified 1 year, 9 months ago. Web the black line hot connects to one side of the switch.

Web the two i saw related to switched wiring for a plug and a light, but i am replacing a switch. Web a standard 14:2 cable that contains a white wire, a black wire, and a ground wire, carries power from the breaker to the switch box. When the power is on, these will both be “hot.”