Converting Switched Electrical Outlets
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I currently have 3 outlets that are half full time hot and the other half is switched by a single pole switch…
© By: Dave Rongey
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Converting Switched Electrical Outlet Wiring
Background: Steve, a Handyman from Woodbury, MN
[ad#block]Question: I currently have 3 outlets that are half full time hot and the other half is switched by a single pole switch. Two things: First, I want the outlets to be full hot. Second is I still need Black White and Ground where the switch was in order to replace it with a lighting communication keypad. in the box where the switch was, there is only Black White and Ground coming into it. If I wire the White and Black together after removing the switch, the outlets are hot and are no longer switched. (ok good) Not so fast. If I start over and wire the white black and ground to my lighting keypad respectively…. The keypad lights up but now the switched part of the outlets has no power. I hope this was descriptive enough for you to provide some feedback. I can send pictures later if needed but I am not able to access them right now. Please help.
Additional Comments: so far so good.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Steve.
The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:
Electrical Junction Boxes
Electrical Code for How Many Wires in Junction Boxes
Lighting For The Home
Lighting Electrical Codes
Light Switch Wiring
Wiring Diagrams
Electrical Outlets
Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring
Types of Electrical Testers
Using Electrical Testers
Electrical Wire for the Home
For more information about Outlet Wiring
Electrical Outlets
This link is helpful as a Handyman
Do-It-Yourself Electrical
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