Add light switch in box with outlet
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Add light switch in box with outlet
I currently have a regular Non GFI electric outlet box in attic. Would like to add single pole light switch wired off outlet to control ceiling lights installed ends of room. Is there an easy way to wire this without re-working the existing wiring.
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Let me rephrase my original question:
I currently have a 3-wire (blk, white, copper) running to a dual outlet receptacle. This receptacle currently works fine. What I would like to do is to add a light switch off of this outlet. I know most implementations use the light switch first to control an outlet, but that is not what I want. I would like the two outlets to function normally,plus use this new switch will be used to control two lights installed in the ceiling.
I currently have a 3-wire (blk, white, copper) running to a dual outlet receptacle. This receptacle currently works fine. What I would like to do is to add a light switch off of this outlet. I know most implementations use the light switch first to control an outlet, but that is not what I want. I would like the two outlets to function normally,plus use this new switch will be used to control two lights installed in the ceiling.
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Welcome, jvandersall,
You can do want you want.
Kill the power to the box and verify that it is off.
Remove the cover plate. Pull out the receptacle.
There will be unused screws on the receptacle next to the black and white wires. Here you will attach the black and white wire for the new light.
Tell us about what else you see in the box.
Basically, you have several options.
Do you want the switch where the receptacle is now?
Where does the light go?
You can do want you want.
Kill the power to the box and verify that it is off.
Remove the cover plate. Pull out the receptacle.
There will be unused screws on the receptacle next to the black and white wires. Here you will attach the black and white wire for the new light.
Tell us about what else you see in the box.
Basically, you have several options.
Do you want the switch where the receptacle is now?
Where does the light go?