Electrical maven needed

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

 

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

 

:idea: thanks mike..i sent a couple of e mails and will wait for return mail. joel

 

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.

 

JIF beta tests his do-it-yourself wiring job

 

Will you be able to see it fom the Jersey Shore George? :twisted:

 

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