How To Turn A Switch Into An Outlet

Here s how to do it.

How to turn a switch into an outlet. Adding an on off switch to an outlet can provide an added convenience to control lamps and other appliances easily. When it comes to electrical work for many people the first instinct is to call an electrician. I want to convert the 3 way by. The first step is to locate the live circuit wires in the switch box.

Most of the tools needed to perform this task are generally already a part of the do it. You can avoid costly mistakes. But the average homeowner can handle some wiring jobs with ease. A double outlet receptacle can be converted to a switch controlled outlet with minimal effort.

Smart outlets are a cheap way to turn your ordinary appliances and fixtures into smart devices. The switches are about 5 apart on adjacent walls as the room is small and the exterior door and interior door are just a few steps from one another. Before you dive deep into this project you ll need a few tools and supplies to get the job done. You can also wire a light fixture to the switch.

It has an overhead light controlled by 2 3 way switches. In order to convert the switched outlet to be a half hot switched outlet the location of the power source must be identified which will help determine the electrical wiring method that will be required. Basically you need to connect the black supply wire directly to the outlet rather than have it go through switch. You can have two possible conditions.

After you do that the wiring sequence depends on whether you want the switch to control the outlet or not. The basic tools every diyer should own the absolute must have tools are a flat head screwdriver and a phillips head screwdriver. Wire it right with the help of my illustrated wiring book great for any home wiring project. You can replace a switch with a receptacle or a switch outlet combo.