Convert Wall Lamp To Plug In

If so screw the adaptor plate to the wooden piece using the outermost holes of the plate.

Convert wall lamp to plug in.

Brighttia 1 port white ceiling canopy with brass cord grip conversion kit 4 7in 120mm pendant light cover plate convert plug in to hardwire fixture diy lighting lamp parts ba c201w 5 0 out of 5 stars 2. Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways. Usually ships within 6 to 10 days. Now you know why its called female lol.

The first way is really simple and doesn t require any electrical knowledge or understanding whatsoever. Step 1 shut off the circuit breaker that supplies electrical current to the light fixture. See below how to convert any fixture from a hard wire light into a plug in so you can use it anywhere. The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted.

The conversion procedure involves connecting the fixture s wires to a length of lamp cord which is then plugged into a regular wall outlet. Check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light. Swapping in a plug in cord kit for the hardwired cord that came with the fixture. 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.

Months ago i came across these gorgeous vintage looking industrial accordion sconces and i knew they would be perfect in my son s room especially on the diy plank wall we recently completed but unfortunately they were hard wire light. If there is no stud drill small holes into the drywall for screw anchors pound them in and screw the fixture into the anchors. How to convert a hardwire fixture to a plug in pendant. Every once in a while i am looking for a pendant light and i find the perfect one only to realize that it is supposed to be hard wired and i want to be able to plug it in to an outlet.

A pendant light is born for the cost of about 10 to rewire he says.