Convert Plug In Light To Ceiling Fixture

Cut off the outer layer of insulation.

Convert plug in light to ceiling fixture.

Then add about 6 inches to that length and cut your cord there. Cut the female plug off of the extension cord then cut about 4 inches of sheathing from the cord with the utility knife. Twist and attach light fixture wires to matching extension cord wires on the back side of wall unit and screw on wire nuts. 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.

Mount the light fixture. Hold your light fixture up to the ceiling and measure the length of cord you ll need from there. Stand a ladder underneath the light fixture in a location that allows you to reach the fixture safely. If you have the need to mount something to the ceiling and need a place to plug it in you can convert a ceiling light fixture into an electrical receptacle.

The conversion procedure involves connecting the fixture s wires to a length of lamp cord which is then plugged into a regular wall outlet. Some two wire extension cords have only a plastic coating and no sheathing. Use the splicing tool to expose about 1 2 inch at the ends of the white and black wires. Turn off the power to the light fixture at both the wall switch and breaker box.

To do this you simply purchase a screw in adapter that will screw into your light socket like a light bulb but it will have a plug or two on the end of it. This will allow you to run a short cord from whatever you are mounting to the ceiling to the new ceiling electrical receptacle. Thread the light fixture wires through the center hole and screw on the mounting nuts to the mounting screws. In hallways a fixture should be close to the ceiling and in other rooms your height will depend on whether or not you are working above a table.

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Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways.