How To Change A Hardwired Light Fixture To A Plug In

I have basic wiring skills but i am not a certified electrician.

How to change a hardwired light fixture to a plug in. Now you know why its called female lol. I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them. Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. 40 for a light.

I usually try to install it close to some curtains so that i can run the cord down behind the curtains where you can t see it. The only problem was when i cut the chord there was no black or white casing on the wires inside. In all fairness i wasn t sure if it was safe to convert a plug in light to a hardwired light. It s also quite common for home owners to change out their hard wired light fixtures without calling a professional electrician.

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. 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. But what about the ground. Hang the light fixture plugged in light fixture.

And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light. Plug in lights don t have grounds so would it even work. 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.

Normally that would have been that but alas hobby lobby had lighting lamps on sale for 50 off. How to make a hardwire light fixture into a plug in. Plug it in and test the light. Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies.

Would be illegal to do on your own. Hang the light fixture from the ceiling with a hook. Plug the light back in and test that the switch is working. 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.

When they are secure screw on a wire nut being sure that all exposed wire is covered by the nut. Please be careful and consult a certified electrician if you are in any doubt. Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space. How to change a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.

I have basic wiring skills.