How To Change A Hardwired Light Fixture To A Plug In

Please be careful and consult a certified electrician if you are in any doubt.

How to change a hardwired light fixture to a plug in.

Plug it in and test the light. The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. The only problem was when i cut the chord there was no black or white casing on the wires inside.

In all fairness i wasn t sure if it was safe to convert a plug in light to a hardwired light. Hang the light fixture plugged in light fixture. I mean it s just two little wires right. And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light.

I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them. Plug the light back in and test that the switch is working. Normally that would have been that but alas hobby lobby had lighting lamps on sale for 50 off. Enjoy your new light fixture.

I have basic wiring skills but i am not a certified electrician. Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies. I usually try to install it close to some curtains so that i can run the cord down behind the curtains where you can t see it. How to make a hardwire light fixture into a plug in.

The over the sink hardwired lights cost 3 4 times as much as essentially the exact same thing that plugs in so i followed your tutorial to diy with the cheaper light fixture. Would be illegal to do on your own. But what about the ground. I have basic wiring skills.

How to change a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. Now you know why its called female lol. 40 for a light. This project is completely at your own risk and i take no responsibility for any mishaps you may have as a result of this tutorial.

Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space. It s also quite common for home owners to change out their hard wired light fixtures without calling a professional electrician. Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. Hold the ends of the white wires of the cord and light fixture together so they are parallel and twist them clockwise with the pliers.

Plug in lights don t have grounds so would it even work.