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∙ 12y agoThe one wire carries the electricity or voltage. The lamp is grounded completing the circuit.
You don't. The light switch is only half the circuit, a lamp has nothing to ground to so it can not work. If the wire to the switch is 3 wire, the bare wire would complete the circuit and power the plug, but it would not be up to code and could present a fire hazzard.
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∙ 12y agoYou cannot directly power an outlet from a one-wire light switch as it does not provide the necessary neutral wire for the outlet. You will need to run a new electrical wire that includes a hot, neutral, and ground wire from the switch to the outlet to provide power. It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to ensure the proper installation and safety of your electrical system.
To wire a two-way switch with one controlling an outlet and the other controlling an outdoor light using a pigtail, connect the live wire to the common terminal of the first switch. Then, use the pigtail to connect the load wires to the respective switch terminals. Finally, connect the switch terminals to the outlet and outdoor light accordingly. Make sure to follow proper wiring regulations and turn off the power before starting the installation.
You can connect the wall switch to the outlet by running electrical wire from the outlet to the switch. The wire should be connected to the power source at the outlet and then routed to the switch to control the flow of electricity. It's important to follow proper electrical wiring procedures and ensure the circuit is turned off before making any connections.
To wire a GFCI outlet with a fan switch, connect the incoming power source to the LINE terminals on the GFCI outlet. Then, connect the load side of the GFCI outlet to the switch. From the switch, connect the power supply for the fan to complete the circuit. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and all local electrical codes for safety and proper installation.
A split receptacle is a type of electrical outlet that has two separate power sources within the same outlet, allowing for the top and bottom halves of the receptacle to be powered independently. This is useful for plugging in two different devices that may require different power sources or switch-controlled operation.
If the neutral and hot wires touch on the same pole of a light switch, it can cause a short circuit. This can result in overheating, potential damage to the electrical system, and a risk of fire. It is important to address this issue promptly by disconnecting the power and fixing the wiring.
The same as any other light. The plug is inserted into the wall outlet which inturn supplies power to the switch. If the switch is in On, current will flow to the bulb. this causes the light to come on. When the switch is turned off, the current stops there.
You can make music come on with a light switch the same way you can make a light bulb come on - plug a radio into the switched outlet.
To wire a two-way switch with one controlling an outlet and the other controlling an outdoor light using a pigtail, connect the live wire to the common terminal of the first switch. Then, use the pigtail to connect the load wires to the respective switch terminals. Finally, connect the switch terminals to the outlet and outdoor light accordingly. Make sure to follow proper wiring regulations and turn off the power before starting the installation.
Power into the first outlet and out to all other outlets, black to gold and white to silver screw, ground wires to ground screw. From the outlet closest to the light switch run power from that outlet up to the switch box. Run another wire from the switch box up to the light. In the switch box tie all the whites together under a wire nut and push them back into the box. Tie all the ground wires together and connect that to the ground screw on the switch. Connect the 2 black wires you have left to the 2 screws on the switch. Does not matter which if you only have power in and power out to the light.
See: "How can you re-wire a wall switch that controls an outlet to control a ceiling fan?" (Follow the link below.) The procedure is the same whether the new device is a light fixture or a ceiling fan.
Yes this is done all the time in house wiring. The power source is brought to a light switch's junction box. The source for the light is taken through the switch to turn the light off and on. The same source feeder is then taken to receptacle junction boxes to power devices that have to be plugged in.
To wire a GFCI outlet with a fan switch, connect the incoming power source to the LINE terminals on the GFCI outlet. Then, connect the load side of the GFCI outlet to the switch. From the switch, connect the power supply for the fan to complete the circuit. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and all local electrical codes for safety and proper installation.
If there is a black wire going from the outlet to the switch and the other side of the switch goes back to the outlet then just cut these wires and connect supply wire directly to outlet. If the supply goes to the switch first, disconnect from switch and connect the two wires with a wire-nut. Some situations only switch one of the two outlets in a duplex device. Do the same thing, but also replace the outlet since the strapping between both outlets has been removed.
You can connect the wall switch to the outlet by running electrical wire from the outlet to the switch. The wire should be connected to the power source at the outlet and then routed to the switch to control the flow of electricity. It's important to follow proper electrical wiring procedures and ensure the circuit is turned off before making any connections.
Bring power into the light switch box 12/2 or 14/2 wire depending on the existing wire. Make sure you use the exactly same size wire that is used on that circuit. If you do not know look at the breaker in the main panel that controls power to that circuit. 20 amp will be 12/2 wire and 15 amp will be 14/2 wire. Now run another wire from the switch box out to the outlet. Inside the switch box, strip both white wires back 3/4" and connect them together under a wire nut and push this back into the box. Connect the 2 ground wires together and then connect that to the ground screw on the switch. You now have 2 black wires left. Connect them to the 2 screws on the light switch. Does not matter which black wire you connect to which screw. At the outlet connect the ground wire to the green ground screw, black wire to copper screw, and white wire to silver screw. That outlet will now be controlled by the light switch.
The door jamb switch normally completes the power circuit to the dome lamp when the door is open. When the door is closed the switch opens the circuit, removing power from the dome light. If the switch is dirty, defective, stuck pushed in, or disconnected from the wiring, when the door is open the switch does not close the circuit and the dome light remains off as if the door is still closed. The headlight switch provides an "alternate path" to close the same circuit and allow power to the dome light. I had the same problem on a 1997 Chevy C1500 pickup truck.
Cigarette lighter outlet is special outlet that will hold and power a cigarette lighter. A power outlet is designed so a cigarette lighter won't work with it. They look the same and most 12 volt car accessories will work in either.