What do you do with the earth wires on a light switch, with a plastic box?
Earth wire in light switch
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There is sometimes a connector for it but if not just position it safely - do not cut it off.
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Also don't forget to sleeve them in the green and yellow sleeving to avoid having exposed conductors.
If the switch plate is metal, the earth cables need to be connected to it.
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