You can connect another switched wire for the new fixture with the existing switched wire that controls the outlet. You do that by pig tailing those wires to the switch. You also need to supply a neutral to the new light fixture. Then the switch will operate both the outlet and the new fixture. If in doubt about doing this, call an electrician
2007-09-15 15:25:18
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answered by John himself 6
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Not done right you can have a serious problem. hope your insurance is paid up, but although most policies cover many things, even acts of God, they don't cover stupid mistakes made by people who do something that causes a problem that could burn down your home.
You basically wire it as though the outlet was a light fixture, but I think you need a licensed electrician to do it for you. It's not like changing a light bulb or fixture (basic home care), it is a change in the electrical wiring that most likely would require a trained electrician and possibly a permit you will not be able to sign off on unless you are a licensed electrician even if as a homeowner you pull the permit.
2007-09-15 09:53:53
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answered by RT 6
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You really should wire the light into the lighting circuit . A safe way to do it is to fit a twin switched socket instead and use a low voltage light with a mains adaptor that you plug into one of the sockets. Or you could wire a wall light with a pull switch to a mains plug using proper insulated mains cable, and put a low value fuse in the plug. That way you are not breaking the law, as anybody is allowed just to replace a socket or light fitting, but it's against the law to do installation work unless you are certified as an electrician. A wall light can be fixed to the wall, but if it has a plug on a lead then it's classed as a portable appliance.
2016-05-20 04:28:59
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answered by ? 3
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Pretty much every one here has no clue what they are talking about , they should be answering only questions about things they know and not on skilled trade questions but any way I will explain the basic way of doing it but you need to get a electrician this is so you know how it should be done. You will need to get a two wire from the switched plug up to the new light location , install a ceiling box and do some rewiring in the plug box and this should take any where from an hour to two hours depending on how fishing the wire goes and it will be easier if there is attic access above light location and your looking at any where between $150 and $300 dollars depending upon where you live.
2007-09-15 10:46:50
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answered by brndnh721 3
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In the switch bow, is there a black and white wire? If so, this is what they call a back switch! You can always add another switch by tapping off the hot lead and running Romex 14/2 from the switch to the light! You will need to tear out the switch box and install an old work two-gang box. PLEASE make sure the power is off!!! If you are unsure about it, ask someone who knows what they are doing! Truthfully, you need to respect electricity. It may seem easy, but it can be very dangerous! For the record, 120 volts kills more people than higher voltage. The higher voltage will throw you , where as 120 volts can hold you. Again, please be careful and Good Luck!
2007-09-15 13:12:47
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answered by Wolfchevy3 3
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Your switch only has power and switched
power, (black or red wires).
You need the switched power plus the
neutral, (white), wire extended to the
light fixture.
You must wire from the outlet to the fixture.
2007-09-15 11:22:42
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answered by Irv S 7
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It would be odd to have two hot going to the switch.
Anyway just run a new wire 14/2 to your light and take the outlet off the switch and tie it with the hot and pigtail to the switch. Add your new wire to the switch and tie all your nuetrals to gether.
2007-09-15 09:40:58
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answered by Parercut Faint 7
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Fish some 14/2 wire from new light location to the switched receptacle.
...but if you have to ask, ask an electrician to do it!
2007-09-15 09:37:18
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answered by PAUL A 4
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It has one hot leg, the other is a switched hot. If you are this clueless, hire an electrician.
Debi is in the same boat as you, totally clueless.
2007-09-15 09:24:22
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answered by Anonymous
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You don't unless you're using a plug.
Lights work on a different circuit
2007-09-15 09:23:48
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answered by Debi 7
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