Convert Wall Lamp To Plug In

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Convert wall lamp to plug in.

You don t have to do a major wiring job. Got a lamp you love but no pre wired light box in the wall or ceiling where you d like to hang it. Reading room 40 watt. You can simply re wire the lamp with an extension cord and plug it into an available wall outlet.

Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways. Swapping in a plug in cord kit for the hardwired cord that came with the fixture. 1 light floren antique nickel swing arm wall light 3 123 82. How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.

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. A pendant light is born for the cost of about 10 to rewire he says. Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters.

Repurpose everyday materials into your new favorite decor piece. You jut cut the plug off and connect the 2 wires to the wires in the junction box. Usually ships within 6 to 10 days. See below how to convert any fixture from a hard wire light into a plug in so you can use it anywhere.

The conversion procedure involves connecting the fixture s wires to a length of lamp cord which is then plugged into a regular wall outlet. The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted. Prepare your light fixture and gather your supplies. Now you know why its called female lol.

The first way is really simple and doesn t require any electrical knowledge or understanding whatsoever. Yes you can usually convert plugin lights to a wired fixture.