power scource coming in to the outlet/switch then to ceiling light
2006-10-15 03:35:54 · 6 answers · asked by rch4u 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I assume you mean a switch and receptacle on a single strap, and you want the switch to control the light. If there is power coming into the switch box and then to the light, this will work.
The brand of devices I use ships with the switch set up to control the receptacle, with a break off tab between the screws. There should be 4 screws (plus the green ground) on the strap, 2 for the switch and 2 for the outlet. Break the tab if there is a connection between the switch and the outlet, and go from there.
If this isn't enough information for you, then get an electrician, since you shouldn't be doing electrical work without knowledge.
2006-10-16 07:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by An electrical engineer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since we can't see the switch you are using, it is hard to describe exactly what you need to do. Basically, you will be wiring the two in series. The hot wire would run to the outlet first, then through the switch to the light. The neutral from the light would attach to the switch, and the house neutral to the outlet. If it is a one-piece combo switch/outlet, I would think the connections would be internal between the outlet and switch components, but, again, I can't guarantee the accuracy of any of this, not seeing your set-up. Probably best to buy the book (or check it out of the library, they usually have a "how-to" section these days).
2006-10-15 04:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not trust those books. I am a Master electrician with 12 year in the trade. Those books are a joke. We have a few at our shop just to laugh at how many mistakes there are in those books. Twice my boss has written to the publisher of those books when the mistakes are bad enough to be a hazard. You should just hire an electrician. You can probably find a older retired electrician who will work cheap.
2006-10-16 16:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by tatimsaspas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would really recommend you go to Home Depot, Hastings, B. Dalton Book Store, Walmart or even the library and pick up a book on basic wiring. I have a Black & Decker book of Basic Wiring from Walmart and use the hell out of it for my many "honey do's". It is invaluable to me.
2006-10-15 03:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by Bikerbutt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want to go to homedepot and spend about 15 dollars on a book, which will be very helpful in future house projectsand even answer this one.
2006-10-15 04:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the electrical work to the experienced qualified personnel. What you are trying to do can not be done.
2016-03-28 10:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋