Convert Plug In Light To Ceiling Fixture

Basically repeat steps five six from above tutorial.

Convert plug in light to ceiling fixture.

For a dining room you want to be 30 36 above the table. Converting a light fixture to a power outlet can be done in two ways. Thread the light fixture wires through the center hole and screw on the mounting nuts to the mounting screws. Mount the light fixture.

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 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. 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. In hallways a fixture should be close to the ceiling and in other rooms your height will depend on whether or not you are working above a table.

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. Twist and attach light fixture wires to matching extension cord wires on the back side of wall unit and screw on wire nuts. Some two wire extension cords have only a plastic coating and no sheathing. Cut off the outer layer of insulation.

See below how to convert any fixture from a hard wire light into a plug in so you can use it anywhere. If you have the need to mount something to the ceiling and need a place to plug it in you can convert a ceiling light fixture into an electrical receptacle. The first way is really simple and doesn t require any electrical knowledge or understanding whatsoever. Hold your light fixture up to the ceiling and measure the length of cord you ll need from there.

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. Then add about 6 inches to that length and cut your cord there. Turn off the power to the light fixture at both the wall switch and breaker box. Cut the female plug off of the extension cord then cut about 4 inches of sheathing from the cord with the utility knife.

Use the splicing tool to expose about 1 2 inch at the ends of the white and black wires.