How To Change A Hardwired Light To A Plug In

I have basic wiring skills but i am not a certified electrician.

How to change a hardwired light to a plug in.

Another option is to change the current hardwired light connections to put a plug there. Turn off power to the fixture at your electrical box. How to change a light switch to an electrical outlet. I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them.

I opted to change the light bulb to an edison bulb i purchased at lowe s. I have basic wiring skills. Please be careful and consult a certified electrician if you are in any doubt. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.

Use your screwdriver to take the ceiling plate off and be very careful not to let the light fixture fall and rip the wiring. I love the pattern it gives off on the ceiling and the way the filament. It s happened to us all we find the perfect light for our room only to see it is a plug in light. With a few modifications you can easily convert a plug in light to a hardwired work of art.

How to change a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. I have a whole round up of great hardwired lights ranging from 25 50. Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. It is very easy to add a switch to your extension cord.

Flip the little switch to off for your room. Check the switch to make sure lights are off. Run the cord as inconspicuously as possible to the nearest outlet plug it in and test the light. Remove existing light fixture.

You can buy switches that simply clip onto smaller two wire cords. This project is completely at your own risk and i take no responsibility for any mishaps you may have as a result of this tutorial. Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space. How to make a hardwire light fixture into a plug in.

That may be a good idea for the future then you can use any kind of plugin lamp for this controlled by.