Converting light receptacle outlet to electrical outlet (plug-in)
#1
04-23-14, 07:16 AM
Converting light receptacle outlet to electrical outlet (plug-in)
Need help! I have 2 light fixtures mounted on my wall, above my mantle. I am mounting my TV on the wall and need to convert the light wiring to a 2 socket electrical outlet. both lights are wired to the same light switch.
Any ideas on how I can convert the 2 light receptacles to regular electrical outlet?
here are pictures that can give you an idea of what I'm working with.....the light fixture along with the type of electrical outlet.
Thanks so much for the advice!!
Chris
Any ideas on how I can convert the 2 light receptacles to regular electrical outlet?
here are pictures that can give you an idea of what I'm working with.....the light fixture along with the type of electrical outlet.
Thanks so much for the advice!!
Chris
#2
04-23-14, 07:33 AM
Chris, I will assume you are abandoning the sconces. They are wired to each other so you will need to determine which sconce receives the power first. Hopefully there will be enough slack in the wiring to where you can eliminate the two sconce boxes and extend the cable to your receptacle. At your switch, you can remove the wires from the switch and tie them together with a wire nut. Replace the switch cover with a blank plate. At the new receptacle I would not use a standard one as you have pictured, but one like this. It will allow for cable, HDMI, etc, and will place your TV plug flush to the wall.Home Improvement Made Easy with New Lower Prices | Improve & Repair
#3
04-23-14, 07:46 AM
Thanks Chandler! Since the TV will cover (hide) the outlet, I don't plan to run HDMI, etc through the drywalls. So hopefully a standard outlet will suffice. If you have any other thoughts, ideas, or recommendations on what type of outlet to use please let me know. Thanks again Chandler!
Cheers!
Cheers!
#4
04-23-14, 08:32 AM
Outlet is the box the the device is fastened to. In this case you will remove a light and replace with a receptacle. If it is a switch box you just use a standard receptacle and cover plate as shown in your picture.
If it is a octagon box since it will be covered just mount the receptacle to a octagon cover plate. Note old style octagon receptacle covers use only one screw to secure the receptacle and are no longer code.
Code Compliant
Not code compliant.
If it is a octagon box since it will be covered just mount the receptacle to a octagon cover plate. Note old style octagon receptacle covers use only one screw to secure the receptacle and are no longer code.
Code Compliant
Not code compliant.
#7
04-23-14, 09:09 PM
I would pack and store those matching Craftsman-style sconces very carefully. The next owner might want to use them to restore the period appearance of the fireplace and chimney. Even if they don't, just having them available should increase the sale value of your home.
Also, since that appears to be a working fireplace, you might want to consider putting your TV somewhere else.
Also, since that appears to be a working fireplace, you might want to consider putting your TV somewhere else.
#8
04-24-14, 07:10 AM
Do you think using the fireplace will have an adverse impact to the TV mounted on the wall???
Good recommendation. We will store these for future interest.
Good recommendation. We will store these for future interest.
#9
04-24-14, 09:03 AM
Do you think using the fireplace will have an adverse impact to the TV mounted on the wall???
If the visible wall is made onto the chimney that will also make adding a new box more of a challenge.
