Convert Hardwired Lamp To Plug In

I have a whole round up of great hardwired lights ranging from 25 50.

Convert hardwired lamp to plug in.

Repeat this process with the wire and screw on the other side of the plug. The conversion procedure involves connecting the fixture s wires to a length of lamp cord which is then plugged into a regular wall outlet. Make sure the wires are lined up in the slot at the bottom of the plug. And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light.

April 9 2018 at 11 02 pm. I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them. Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space. Plug in lights don t have grounds so would it even work.

Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. 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. Undo the screw on the plug casing and open plug casing. This project is completely at your own risk.

I have basic wiring skills. I was googling how to convert a hard wired light fixture to a plug in light fixture when i come across your post. I hope you found it helpful. Wrap the hooked wire around one of the screws on the inside of the plug and tighten the screw.

40 for a light. 4pack lamp cord has button switch plug on off switch stripped ends ready for wiring 6 foot black. But what about the ground. I mean it s just two little wires right.

Normally that would have been that but alas hobby lobby had lighting lamps on sale for 50 off. Yes you can usually convert plugin lights to a wired fixture. If so screw the adaptor plate to the wooden piece using the outermost holes of the plate. 16 3 awg 3 prong ac replacement power cord open end 10a 5ft ul listed white color.

How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. If there is no stud drill small holes into the drywall for screw anchors pound them in and screw the fixture into the anchors. I have the same exact light fixture from decor steals that i m converting and about to hang in my new bedroom. In all fairness i wasn t sure if it was safe to convert a plug in light to a hardwired light.

4 5 out of 5 stars 171. You jut cut the plug off and connect the 2 wires to the wires in the junction box. Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies. Check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light.