I was googling how to convert a hard wired light fixture to a plug in light fixture when i come across your post.
Convert hardwire light fixture to plug in australia.
Utility knife you can convert a light fixture that is hard wired to a home s electrical system to a plug in with a moderate amount of effort.
I have a whole round up of great hardwired lights ranging from 25 50.
I have the same exact light fixture from decor steals that i m converting and about to hang in my new bedroom.
Check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light.
The light fixture has a black or red wire which is a hot lead a white wire which is a neutral lead and sometimes a bare or copper wire which is a ground.
April 9 2018 at 11 02 pm.
If so screw the adaptor plate to the wooden piece using the outermost holes of the plate.
In this video tutorial i ll show you just how easy it is to turn any hardwired light fixture into a plug in.
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.
Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters.
Every once in a while i am looking for a pendant light and i find the perfect one only to realize that it is supposed to be hard wired and i want to be able to plug it in to an outlet.
I hope you found it helpful.
Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies.