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Diagrams for Wiring Switched Outlets
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How To Make the Wire Connections for Switched Outlets – Switched outlets are popular in the home and involve a wall switch and half of a outlet receptacle. This switched outlet wiring diagram shows two scenarios of wiring for a typical half hot outlet that can be used to control a table or floor lamp. |
How To Wire Switched Outlets
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I’m replacing a simple light switch with a switch outlet combination.
- I want the outlet to come on along with the light, when the switch is turned on.
- How should I wire the switch outlet combination?
This electrical wiring question came from: Lyle, a Handyman from Wellsville, NY USA
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Lyle.
How To Make the Wire Connections for Switched Outlets
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools.
Precaution: Identify the circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Switched Outlet Wiring Diagrams
- Switched outlets are popular in the home and involve a wall switch and half of a outlet receptacle. This switched outlet wiring diagram shows two scenarios of wiring for a typical half hot outlet that can be used to control a table or floor lamp.
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