How To Convert A Wall Light To A Plug In

Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space.

How to convert a wall light to a plug in.

Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways. The ground if your fixture has one will be bare copper or insulated in green. 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. Locate the live neutral and ground wires on the fixture.

If there is no stud drill small holes into the drywall for screw anchors pound them in and screw the fixture into the anchors. Twist and attach light fixture wires to matching extension cord wires on the back side of wall unit and screw on wire nuts. I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them. What she basically wants to do is stick a plug top on it and plug it into an existing wall socket.

Basically repeat steps five six from above tutorial. 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. Thread the light fixture wires through the center hole and screw on the mounting nuts to the mounting screws. Unscrew the two screws that secure the base to the electrical box in the wall or ceiling.

If this is the original question then presuming it is a 240volt light that is the supply to the light is 240 it doesnt matter what lamp is fitted and the light is fed by a suitable flex then the answer afaik is yes you can just stick a plug on it with the correct size fuse. If so screw the adaptor plate to the wooden piece using the outermost holes of the plate. I have basic wiring skills. See below how to convert any fixture from a hard wire light into a plug in so you can use it anywhere.

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. Plus it had to be mounted to a movable piece of furniture it wasn t going to be mounted to a wall. Pull out the fixture slightly from the wall or ceiling so you can access the wires. 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.

Use a phillips screwdriver and turn the screws counter clockwise to loosen them. Step 1 check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light. The live and neutral may both be white or the live may be black and the neutral white.