How To Change A Hardwired Light Fixture To A Plug In

Plug it in and test the light.

How to change a hardwired light fixture to a plug in. I mean it s just two little wires right. It s also quite common for home owners to change out their hard wired light fixtures without calling a professional electrician. And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.

Hang the light fixture plugged in light fixture. Well today s project was made to add a little light to that space. 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. I have basic wiring skills.

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. Normally that would have been that but alas hobby lobby had lighting lamps on sale for 50 off. Plug in lights don t have grounds so would it even work. Would be illegal to do on your own.

Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies. Please be careful and consult a certified electrician if you are in any doubt. Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. I have basic wiring skills but i am not a certified electrician.

How to change a hard wire light fixture into a plug in. Enjoy your new light fixture. 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. 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.

But what about the ground. Hang the light fixture from the ceiling with a hook. In all fairness i wasn t sure if it was safe to convert a plug in light to a hardwired light. Now you know why its called female lol.

I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them. Plug the light back in and test that the switch is working. 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. 40 for a light.

When they are secure screw on a wire nut being sure that all exposed wire is covered by the nut.