Convert Ceiling Light To Plug In

Measure how long you ll need your cord.

Convert ceiling light to plug in.

You don t have to do a major wiring job. Converting a ceiling light to a receptacle is a convenient and inexpensive way to provide an outlet for ceiling mounted devices. Ceiling light fixtures add. Instant pendant 1 light brushed nickel recessed light conversion kit grand crystal shade.

You can simply re wire the lamp with an extension cord and plug it into an available wall outlet. Hold your light fixture up to the ceiling and measure the length of cord you ll need from there. There are items we sell in our lighting section in our store called swag kits. Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways.

Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. Got a lamp you love but no pre wired light box in the wall or ceiling where you d like to hang it. You can convert a light fixture that is hard wired to a home s electrical system to a plug in with a moderate amount of effort. This will allow you to run a short cord from.

The kits come with everything you need to convert any ceiling mounted light into a plug in type. I have a whole round up of great hardwired lights ranging from 25 50. The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted. How to convert a ceiling light to a receptacle.

Of chain wire connections and 4 hooks to allow you to hang the chandelier in any part of your ceiling safely and securely. The light fixture has a black or red wire which is a hot lead a white wire which is a neutral lead and sometimes a bare or copper wire which is a ground. Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies. By worth home products 1 115 40.

See below how to convert any fixture from a hard wire light into a plug in so you can use it anywhere. Most ceiling light fixtures use 115 volt power which is the same as most electrical receptacles. 14 45 00. Then add about 6 inches to that length and cut your cord there.

To do this you simply purchase a screw in adapter that will screw into your light socket like a light bulb but it will have a plug or two on the end of it. The first way is really simple and doesn t require any electrical knowledge or understanding whatsoever. Bradbury 1 light copper pendant. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.

The kit comes with 20 ft. This conversion is. Months ago i came across these gorgeous vintage looking industrial accordion sconces and i knew they would be perfect in my son s room especially on the diy plank wall we recently completed but unfortunately they were hard wire light.