How To Convert A Wall Light To A Plug In

Unscrew the two screws that secure the base to the electrical box in the wall or ceiling.

How to convert a wall light to a plug in.

Locate the live neutral and ground wires on the fixture. If so screw the adaptor plate to the wooden piece using the outermost holes of the plate. The first way is really simple and doesn t require any electrical knowledge or understanding whatsoever. If there is no stud drill small holes into the drywall for screw anchors pound them in and screw the fixture into the anchors.

Pull out the fixture slightly from the wall or ceiling so you can access the wires. Twist and attach light fixture wires to matching extension cord wires on the back side of wall unit and screw on wire nuts. I wanted to use this inexpensive 26 exterior nautical style sconce but it was designed to be hardwired into the wall i wanted to be able to plug it in instead. Use a phillips screwdriver and turn the screws counter clockwise to loosen them.

The ground if your fixture has one will be bare copper or insulated in green. And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light. 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. What she basically wants to do is stick a plug top on it and plug it into an existing wall socket.

I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them. Months ago i came across these gorgeous vintage looking industrial accordion sconces and i knew they would be perfect in my son s room especially on the diy plank wall we recently completed but unfortunately they were hard wire light. Basically repeat steps five six from above tutorial. I have basic wiring skills.

Thread the light fixture wires through the center hole and screw on the mounting nuts to the mounting screws. If your fixture has a ground you will need three strand wire and a three prong plug to convert it to a plug in fixture. Step 1 check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light. Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways.

This project is completely at your own risk. The live and neutral may both be white or the live may be black and the neutral white. Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space.