How To Change A Hardwired Light To A Plug In

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

How to change a hardwired light to a plug in.

Flip the little switch to off for your room. I opted to change the light bulb to an edison bulb i purchased at lowe s. I have basic wiring skills but i am not a certified electrician. 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.

Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. Turn off power to the fixture at your electrical box. How to make a hardwire light fixture into a plug in. I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them.

That may be a good idea for the future then you can use any kind of plugin lamp for this controlled by. I love the pattern it gives off on the ceiling and the way the filament. Remove existing light fixture. I have a whole round up of great hardwired lights ranging from 25 50.

Run the cord as inconspicuously as possible to the nearest outlet plug it in and test the light. How to change a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. It is very easy to add a switch to your extension cord.

Check the switch to make sure lights are off. How to change a light switch to an electrical outlet. The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted. It s happened to us all we find the perfect light for our room only to see it is a plug in light.

Please be careful and consult a certified electrician if you are in any doubt. Another option is to change the current hardwired light connections to put a plug there. You can buy switches that simply clip onto smaller two wire cords. I have basic wiring skills.

Use your screwdriver to take the ceiling plate off and be very careful not to let the light fixture fall and rip the wiring.