Electrical maven needed

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  1. jif5

    jif5 Well-Known Member

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    question..i have a wall switch that turns on my kitchen over head light. I want to convert that switch to a combination switch/plug. Anyone ? jif
     
  2. AJNJ's Son

    AJNJ's Son New Member

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    Hey Jif, personally I'm not 100%. It should just hook up if you buy the switch/outlet combo as the wires do now, but I'm no expert. There is a site called handymanwire.com that has forums for all types of hope repair, including electrical.

    http://www.handymanwire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
     
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    jif5 Well-Known Member

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    :idea: thanks mike..i sent a couple of e mails and will wait for return mail. joel
     
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    Only thing to watch out for (I think) is different wiring hook-ups for having the switch control the outlet, vs. the outlet being constantly 'hot' regardless of the switch. If the directions on the switch/receptacle combo are not clear, that could easily be figured out with trial & error & testing.

    Here's a forum question that looks similar to yours, http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/changing-electrical-outlet-147783.html.
     
  5. George Krebs

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    JIF beta tests his do-it-yourself wiring job

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    :D Will you be able to see it fom the Jersey Shore George? :twisted:
     
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    George Krebs Well-Known Member

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    They'll be able to see it from the space station 8)