How To Change A Hardwired Light Fixture To A Plug In

Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies.

How to change a hardwired light fixture to a plug in.

Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. Hang the light fixture plugged in light fixture. In all fairness i wasn t sure if it was safe to convert a plug in light to a hardwired light. 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.

The over the sink hardwired lights cost 3 4 times as much as essentially the exact same thing that plugs in so i followed your tutorial to diy with the cheaper light fixture. Please be careful and consult a certified electrician if you are in any doubt. 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. Plug it in and test the light.

Would be illegal to do on your own. How to make a hardwire light fixture into a plug in. I have basic wiring skills. It s also quite common for home owners to change out their hard wired light fixtures without calling a professional electrician.

But what about the ground. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. 40 for a light. When they are secure screw on a wire nut being sure that all exposed wire is covered by the nut.

Plug in lights don t have grounds so would it even work. I mean it s just two little wires right. The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted. Normally that would have been that but alas hobby lobby had lighting lamps on sale for 50 off.

I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them. And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light. Enjoy your new light fixture. 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.

How to change a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. Now you know why its called female lol. 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. Hang the light fixture from the ceiling with a hook.

Plug the light back in and test that the switch is working.