To do this you simply purchase a screw in adapter that will screw into your light socket like a light bulb but it will have a plug or two on the end of it.
Convert light switch to plug socket.
This adaptor screws into the light socket and has an electrical socket on the side of it.
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When installing a switch outlet combo unit you ll want to know the difference between the two sets of wires coming into the light switch box.
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They re really convenient but if you ever need to replace that outlet there are some important things you ll need to keep in mind.
The first way is really simple and doesn t require any electrical knowledge or understanding whatsoever.
One will be the power line coming from the breaker box and the other will be the wires connected from the light switch to the light fixture.
Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways.
Convert a light switch to an outlet remove the black wires from the switch screw a wire cap on the dead one and push it back into the box out of the way.
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In instances where you need to work in an area that doesn t have electrical sockets readily available there is an easy way to convert a light socket into an electrical socket using a special adaptor.
Be sure none of the exposed wire is showing under the cap because if it is you could contact it with your tools or it could touch another wire.
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