Timeline for Wiring ceiling light from switch that controls outlet
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| Jan 9, 2020 at 16:53 | comment | added | JPhi1618 | @NickG, horror indeed. There are several smart switch solutions to that problem. No need to sully your hand on that lamp knob. Feel free to post more questions if you run into issues! | |
| Jan 9, 2020 at 16:52 | comment | added | Nick G | @JPhi1618 that sounds good, honestly I couldn't care less about the outlet being switched whatsoever, will just have to turn on a lamp by hand moving forward, the horror lol thank you | |
| Jan 9, 2020 at 16:45 | comment | added | JPhi1618 | @NickG, you're backed into a corner because you need a wire you don't have. The options are to pull a new wire from the outlet box, or repurpose a wire you already have (and loose the ability to switch the outlet). | |
| Jan 9, 2020 at 16:44 | comment | added | Nick G | I'll give that a try tonight and mark your answer if that works correctly. I did read the link you provided above as well before posting this, but was seeing if there might be a different way. thank you for your help everyone | |
| Jan 9, 2020 at 16:42 | comment | added | isherwood | That's what I'm suggesting. See the linked duplicate for a clear explanation. | |
| Jan 9, 2020 at 16:42 | comment | added | Nick G | If I was to make the outlet always hot could I use the existing run from it to the switch as a power source for the light? | |
| Jan 9, 2020 at 16:38 | history | answered | isherwood | CC BY-SA 4.0 |