Check to see if there is a stud or rafter in the wall behind the new location of the light.
Convert hardwire light fixture to plug in australia.
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.
April 9 2018 at 11 02 pm.
All you need is a few supplies to.
How to convert a hard wire light fixture into a plug in.
How to convert a hardwire fixture to a plug in pendant.
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I have a whole round up of great hardwired lights ranging from 25 50.
Utility knife you can convert a light fixture that is hard wired to a home s electrical system to a plug in with a moderate amount of effort.
If there is no stud drill small holes into the drywall for screw anchors pound them in and screw the fixture into the anchors.
The female end is the plug in side where another plug is inserted.
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.
Remove the female end of the extension cord using wire cutters.
I have the same exact light fixture from decor steals that i m converting and about to hang in my new bedroom.
I was googling how to convert a hard wired light fixture to a plug in light fixture when i come across your post.