Replacing An Outlet With A Switch
Turn off the breaker for the electrical circuit to the switch outlet at.
Replacing an outlet with a switch. With the outlet in place use the two included screws to affix the outlet to the junction box. The first step is to locate the live circuit wires in the switch box. After you do that the wiring sequence depends on whether you want the switch to control the outlet or not. You can replace a switch with a receptacle or a switch outlet combo.
Next mount the faceplate over the outlet and secure it with the small flathead screw. Make certain that the electricity is turned off to the. You can also wire a light fixture to the switch. Replacing a switch outlet combination gives a do it yourself enthusiast an opportunity to apply basic electrical skills.
The switch can control your lights the switch can control the outlet or the switch can control both your lights and the outlet. How to replace a defective electrical switch or outlet. Say your countertop appliances are hogging all of the outlets in your kitchen.