Convert Light Fixture To Plug

I was googling how to convert a hard wired light fixture to a plug in light fixture when i come across your post.

Convert light fixture to plug.

Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways. Usually if you are wiring a regular fixture you match the black to black wires and white to white but in this case my plug in came with two white wrapped wires so i didn t have that colour guidance. The first way is really simple and doesn t require any electrical knowledge or understanding whatsoever. 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.

How to convert a hardwire fixture to a plug in pendant. If there is no stud drill small holes into the drywall for screw anchors pound them in and screw the fixture into the anchors. 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. I hope you found it helpful.

Your light fixture likely has three wires two of these are what you will wire to the plug and the third is a copper ground wire. Check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light. Basically repeat steps five six from above tutorial. The conversion procedure involves connecting the fixture s wires to a length of lamp cord which is then plugged into a regular wall outlet.

Mount the light fixture. If so screw the adaptor plate to the wooden piece using the outermost holes of the plate. Thread the light fixture wires through the center hole and screw on the mounting nuts to the mounting screws. I have the same exact light fixture from decor steals that i m converting and about to hang in my new bedroom.