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How to Wire a Micro Switch

By Home & Garden Last updated Tuesday, May/14/2024

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Wires can be used to create an electrical circuit.Liquidlibrary/liquidlibrary/Getty Images

Cut four pieces of wire 12 inches long. Strip the plastic coating off the wire 1/2 inch from each tip on the wires.
2). Attach one wire to the positive terminal on the light socket. Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the battery.
3). Attach a wire to the negative terminal on the light socket. Attach the other end to the NO, or normally open, terminal.
4). Attach a wire to the common terminal of the micro switch. Attach the other end of the wire to the negative terminal on the battery.
5). Turn on the light by pressing the button. As long as you hold the button the light will stay on.