How To Convert A Wall Light To A Plug In

Step 1 check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light.

How to convert a wall light to a plug in.

Thread the light fixture wires through the center hole and screw on the mounting nuts to the mounting screws. Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space. Unscrew the two screws that secure the base to the electrical box in the wall or ceiling. Basically repeat steps five six from above tutorial.

If so screw the adaptor plate to the wooden piece using the outermost holes of the plate. Pull out the fixture slightly from the wall or ceiling so you can access the wires. 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. Plus it had to be mounted to a movable piece of furniture it wasn t going to be mounted to a wall.

The ground if your fixture has one will be bare copper or insulated in green. The live and neutral may both be white or the live may be black and the neutral white. 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. I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them.

This project is completely at your own risk. 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. Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways. 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.

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. The first way is really simple and doesn t require any electrical knowledge or understanding whatsoever. I have basic wiring skills. Use a phillips screwdriver and turn the screws counter clockwise to loosen them.

And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light. If there is no stud drill small holes into the drywall for screw anchors pound them in and screw the fixture into the anchors. Locate the live neutral and ground wires on the fixture.