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You have two wall lights on one wall connected to one switch you want to change one light to an outlet and keep the other light on the switch How can you do this?
This depends on the specific way your installation is wired. Most likely, though, you will not be able to just change one light fixture to an outlet. Lights that are controlled together are wired with a common hot wire called a switch leg. This switch leg is connected to the switch so that when the switch is on, the wire is hot. This lights your fixtures. To change a light fixture into an outlet, you need a constantly hot wire. This wire is connected to the light switch screw opposite the switch leg. In your situation, you probably need to run new wires to the new outlet which carry this constant hot and a neutral. Or you would have to bypass the switch (wire nut the hot and switch leg together) and install outlets at both light fixture locations. Simply stated, this is not really an easy fix but more of something for an electrician to do. ----
If you do not understand the work well enough to accomplish it yourself properly and safely, don't try it. Consult a professional electrician, as they are proficient enough to do it properly and safely. When working on electrical circuits and equipment, make sure to de-energize the circuit you will be working on. Then test the circuit with a definitive means to make sure it is off (multimeter with metal tipped leads, voltage tester with metal tipped leads, etc., NOT a non-contact tester, which is not definitive.)
What else can I help you with?
How do you know which outlet is controlled by a switch?
Plug a lamp into a working socket of an outlet to ensure the lamp works. Then turn off the switch and plug lamp into all outlet sockets, top and bottom outlets until the lamp doesn't light. Then turn on the switch and the lamp should light. Often a switch in a bedroom is only connected to one socket in a duplex outlet. It is possible to remove a jumper in an outlet to isolate the sockets for just this purpose. Often an electrician will install the outlet upside down (The third prong pointing up, to identify the outlet.
If a light switch that is connected to an outlet which is burnt out and when you replaced the outlet it burnt out within two weeks so how do you change the switch to operate recessed ceiling light?
you must have to much of a load on the outlet or didnt tighten the screws holding the wires tight enough , it should not go out that quickly. if you want to wire it for recess you first have to check if you can get to the location in the attic above the switch. and you need to be able to fish a wire down to the switch up to the recesed lite. which sometimes is not the easiest job to do , better to just call in the electrician for this job
How do you disconnect a light switch and outlet that are tied together?
If there is a black wire going from the outlet to the switch and the other side of the switch goes back to the outlet then just cut these wires and connect supply wire directly to outlet. If the supply goes to the switch first, disconnect from switch and connect the two wires with a wire-nut. Some situations only switch one of the two outlets in a duplex device. Do the same thing, but also replace the outlet since the strapping between both outlets has been removed.
What are the two wires for?
On what? IS this an outlet or a switch?
How do you add a switch to a outlet?
ask them how
What is the diagram for a switched outlet?
A diagram for a switched outlet shows how an electrical outlet is connected to a switch, allowing the outlet to be turned on and off using the switch.
How can I add a switch to an outlet for better control of the connected device?
To add a switch to an outlet for better control of the connected device, you can install a switch in between the outlet and the device. This allows you to easily turn the device on or off without unplugging it from the outlet. It's important to follow proper electrical wiring procedures and safety precautions when installing the switch.
What is a speical switch used to change the britness of lights?
A "dimmer" switch will change the brightness of lights.
Can you change an electrical outlet into a switch for a light?
Sure. For a light you need a fixture to hold the light and the light itself. The light needs to be connected to a voltage supply which you can get from the outlet. In the outlet box you will have a black, white and bare ground wire. Essentially you connect the white and bare wires directly to the light and switch the black wire (hot) through a switch.
Why do LED lights flicker when connected to a dimmer switch?
LED lights flicker when connected to a dimmer switch because the dimmer switch is designed to work with incandescent bulbs, which have a different way of producing light compared to LEDs. The dimmer switch may not be compatible with the electronic components in the LED lights, causing them to flicker.
Where are the connections for crown vic brake lights?
it connected to a break lights switch, attached to a break pedal
Would the brake light switch affect interior lights?
no it will not, because they're not connected with the same switch
Why are the LED lights flickering when connected to a dimmer switch?
LED lights may flicker when connected to a dimmer switch because some dimmer switches are not compatible with LED technology. This can cause the LED lights to receive inconsistent power, leading to flickering.
What is the correct wiring diagram for a light switch and outlet in a residential setting?
In a residential setting, the correct wiring diagram for a light switch and outlet involves connecting the hot wire to the brass terminal on the outlet, the neutral wire to the silver terminal on the outlet, and the ground wire to the green terminal on the outlet. The hot wire is then connected to the brass terminal on the light switch, and the neutral wire is connected to the silver terminal on the light switch. Make sure to turn off the power before attempting any wiring work.
Have a wall outlet that when you turn the light switch on the outlet has no power need help?
Change the wall outlets
Why does energy keep flowing through an electrical cord even if it's connected to a power outlet?
Uh, because you left the switch on for what you had plugged in to the outlet.
Can you install an electrical switch before a gfci?
Yes, an electrical switch can be installed before a GFCI outlet in a circuit. Just ensure that the wiring is done correctly, following all safety guidelines and local electrical codes. The GFCI outlet should be properly connected to the power source and the switch should be wired to control the flow of electricity to the outlet.
