And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light.
How to change a hardwired light fixture to a plug in.
The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted.
40 for a light.
Please be careful and consult a certified electrician if you are in any doubt.
I mean it s just two little wires right.
Would be illegal to do on your own.
I have basic wiring skills.
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.
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.
Normally that would have been that but alas hobby lobby had lighting lamps on sale for 50 off.
But what about the ground.
Plug it in and test the light.
But changing wiring in your home or making changes to an electrical panel is however something to leave to professionals and in most areas of the u s.
I have basic wiring skills but i am not a certified electrician.
When they are secure screw on a wire nut being sure that all exposed wire is covered by the nut.
Plug in lights don t have grounds so would it even work.
Hang the light fixture plugged in light fixture.
The only problem was when i cut the chord there was no black or white casing on the wires inside.
It s also quite common for home owners to change out their hard wired light fixtures without calling a professional electrician.
How to change a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.
Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters.
Plug the light back in and test that the switch is working.
Enjoy your new light fixture.
How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.
Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies.
Hang the light fixture from the ceiling with a hook.
Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space.
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.
Now you know why its called female lol.