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The switch should always be on the HOT side. This way, when the switch is OFF, the light fixture is SAFE. Otherwise, you would have a HOT fixture with no clear return path when the swith is OFF -- very dangerous.

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Always on the hot side.

Additional information If you put the switch on the neutral side the switch will certainly shut off the light/appliance/device; however it creates an unsafe condition by leaving uncontrolled electrical current in the device and all the way back to the open side of the switch.

Putting a switch on the neutral side creates a shock hazard and can result in serious injury.

As instructed above, ALWAYS put the switch on the hot side.

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