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how do you hook up an outlet to a pull chain light without the outlet shutting off when you pull string
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoFirst you would have to know if the porch light is properly grounded or protected with a GFCI, or both. You cannot have outdoor outlets that are not GFCI protected.
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How do you add a switch to a outlet?
ask them how
Can you plug an emergency light into an outlet?
no you can't
Will a 12 volt light plug into a standard wall outlet?
No, it will cause the bulb to blow. A 12 volt light is DC voltage and your home outlet is AC voltage.
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.
How do you know which outlet is controlled by a switch?
Plug a lamp into a working socket of an outlet to ensure the lamp works. Then turn off the switch and plug lamp into all outlet sockets, top and bottom outlets until the lamp doesn't light. Then turn on the switch and the lamp should light. Often a switch in a bedroom is only connected to one socket in a duplex outlet. It is possible to remove a jumper in an outlet to isolate the sockets for just this purpose. Often an electrician will install the outlet upside down (The third prong pointing up, to identify the outlet.
How can the light on my GFCI outlet be on when there is no power coming to the outlet?
The pilot light in a GFCI is an indication that the receptacle is hot, maybe they should add a red pilot light to indicate that no power is coming out of the outlet and green when power is available.
Is a porch light covered by HOA?
Read your governing documents to determine who owns the porch light. There is no standard.
What is porchlight?
A light on a porch
What does yellow porch light mean?
Yellow porch lights are bug lights. By bug light I mean they are not supposed to attract bugs as bad as regular light bulbs.
What is the required height for exterior plugs?
There is no set Height. On porches I would recommend 13" to the bottom of the outlet box from the porch. On the side of the house I would recommend 24" to the bottom of the box above ground level. If the outlet is not on a covered porch it must have a bubble cover installed. If it is on a porch it must have a waterproof cover. All outside outlets must be GFCI outlets.
Will termites fly around a porch light?
No
How do you add a switch to a outlet?
ask them how
How bright will a porch light be when using a 9v battery?
very
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form_title=Sunroom Constuction form_header=11523 How would you best describe the project?*= () "Enclose existing patio or porch with roof, walls or windows () Build a new sunroom or enclosed patio or porch () Screen in existing covered porch or patio () Add a metal awning to existing patio or porch () Add a fabric awning to existing patio or porch () Repair existing sunroom, porch or patio" Would you like to know more about the project's green alternatives ?*= () Yes () No
Can you convert a garage light socket to accept a three prong shop light plug in?
If you want to you could remove the light socket and put in an outlet then plug your light into the outlet.
What word rhymes with porch that gives us light?
torch
How do you replace a light bulb for a Toyota Corolla 1993?
omfg what light bulb? the one on the back porch?
