How To Convert Hardwired Light Fixture To Plug In

Feed the light fixture s wires up through the base of the plug and out the front.

How to convert hardwired light fixture to plug in.

Using a wire stripper or sharp scissors very carefully strip the plastic sheathing off the copper wires without cutting the wires. Check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light. Next attach one wire to one prong s screw as shown. Then push the body of the plug down the wire and out of the way.

The total cost of supplies for this diy 20 dollah bills. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in step one. Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. Wind the wire in through the notch in the plug and snugly around the screw post.

It s happened to us all we find the perfect light for our room only to see it is a plug in light. Or say you ve got a place to live and you ve found the perfect sconce or what have you but lo it s hardwired. Step 1 shut off the circuit breaker that supplies electrical current to the light fixture. Using your fingers pry apart your two wires 1 2 on both the fixture cord and the lamp cord.

If there is no stud drill small holes into the drywall for screw anchors pound them in and screw the fixture into the anchors. Your fixture may already have the wires separated which is fine. With a few modifications you can easily convert a plug in light to a hardwired work of art. If so screw the adaptor plate to the wooden piece using the outermost holes of the plate.

Thread plug onto light fixture s cord. Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies. Not only will you be amazed at how simple the process is you ll be damn proud of yourself for being so gosh darn industrious. Today i m here to show you how incredibly easy it is to turn any hardwired light fixture into a plug in light.