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You can if you have a neutral wire present. If the existing switch is what is called a "switch loop" then you can not change the existing switch to a switched outlet. You can identify a switch loop by looking at the wires coming into the switch bow. If there are only one set of wires usually a black and white and they go directly to the switch then you have a switch loop
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Why does the light switch not work to an existing electrical outlet?
Could be a loose connection somewhere, or a bad switch, or a bad outlet.
Can you straight wire your cooling fan to a light relay?
Just wire it to a toggle switch. When you need it, just flip the switch.
How do you wire one light and one GFCI and another light light and fan with two switches and one power line?
Connect the incoming power to the line side of the GFCi outlet. Now run another wire connected to the line side of the GFCI outlet from the GFCI outlet to the switches. Power one of the switches and use that switch to turn on the 2 lights. Run power from that switch to another switch and use that switch to send power to the fan. Mount both switches in a double pole switch box. If the light above the sink has an outlet on it then you will have to connect power going to that light on the load side of the GFCI outlet. If not then just connect it to the line side.
How do you wire a two way switch one controls the outlet the other the outdoor light with a pigtail?
You need two separate switches. You can get two switches that are in the same form factor as a single switch (2 gang switch). You use one switch for the outlet and the other for the light. You switch the black wires which are "hot".
Power supply with red led light?
If you are referring to a switched UK-style socket outlet fitted with a led, or a wall switch fitted with a led, then the led merely indicates that the socket outlet switch or wall switch is in the 'on' position.
What does a toggle switch do?
Toggle = back and forth, or on and off. A toggle switch toggles (turns) a light or other device on or off. Good example is a light switch (the wall kind)-- a toggle switch must also be of the "throw the stick back and forth" kind. Which a light switch basically is.
Have a wall outlet that when you turn the light switch on the outlet has no power need help?
Change the wall outlets
Can you change an electrical outlet into a switch for a light?
Sure. For a light you need a fixture to hold the light and the light itself. The light needs to be connected to a voltage supply which you can get from the outlet. In the outlet box you will have a black, white and bare ground wire. Essentially you connect the white and bare wires directly to the light and switch the black wire (hot) through a switch.
How do you change single toggle switch to one light with 2 yellow and 1 red wire?
Ask a licensed electrician to do this for you.
When a toggle switch will not turn off a light?
99% of the time it's the switch. has an internal short.
Does an outlet controlled by a light switch still pull energy when the light switch is off?
No.
Why does the light switch not work to an existing electrical outlet?
Could be a loose connection somewhere, or a bad switch, or a bad outlet.
Can you straight wire your cooling fan to a light relay?
Just wire it to a toggle switch. When you need it, just flip the switch.
How do you switch off asc on a mini cooper?
In-between the window and lock switch in the toggle panel there will be a toggle switch that says ASC just hold it down for a second and the light on the speedometer should stay on. that means asc is off.
What is the difference between single pole switch and a three way?
A single pole switch controls a light or outlet at one location. A 3 way switch controls a light or outlet from 2 locations.
Your theft light keeps blinking while driving?
If your theft light keeps blinking while driving, chances are you have accidentally hit the toggle switch underneath the dash. Find the toggle switch that is located near the panel and click off the button.
What is the difference between toggle switch and a push button?
A toggle switch is like a light switch. You flick (or 'toggle') the switch on or off and it stays in that position until you flick it again. You could compare a push button switch to a key on a keyboard. When you press a key momentarily it will display one letter on the screen. If you hold down the key, the same letter will repeat (e.g. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa). Toggle switches can also look like push button switches. Most power buttons on a desktop computer tower is a toggle switch. The reset button on a computer tower is a push button switch.
