How To Convert Hardwired Light Fixture To Plug In

How to convert a hardwire fixture to a plug in pendant.

How to convert hardwired light fixture to plug in. 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. But what about the ground. I mean it s just two little wires right. The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted.

Plug in lights don t have grounds so would it even work. 1 x 2 prong polarized plug or a 3 prong. 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.

Normally that would have been that but alas hobby lobby had lighting lamps on sale for 50 off. When they are secure screw on a wire nut being sure that all exposed wire is covered by the nut. Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters. I hope you found it helpful.

Here s an illustrated tutorial on how to add a plug to a hardwired 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. Supplies needed for converting hardwired fixture to plug in swag style. I was googling how to convert a hard wired light fixture to a plug in light fixture when i come across your post.

Plug it in and test the light. I may be a woman of many skills and qualifications but certified electrician is not one of them. Yes you can usually convert plugin lights to a wired fixture. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.

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. And i am going to show you how to turn a hard wired light fixture into a plug in light. How to make a hardwire light fixture into a plug in. This project is completely at your own risk.

You jut cut the plug off and connect the 2 wires to the wires in the junction box. April 9 2018 at 11 02 pm. Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies. I have basic wiring skills.

I have the same exact light fixture from decor steals that i m converting and about to hang in my new bedroom. 40 for a light.