Light Switch Outlet Wiring

These are the ones that aren t connected to power.

Light switch outlet wiring.

The source is at the outlet and a switch loop is added to a new switch. The black wire from the switch connects to the hot on the receptacle. This wiring diagram illustrates adding wiring for a light switch to control an existing wall outlet. Wiring for a light switch and outlet wiring a switch for a light and outlet.

Wiring a switch loop when the electrical source originates at a light fixture and is controlled from a remote location a switch loop is used. Two examples have to do with ceiling fans but the same applies to any regular light fixture. In this wiring a light switch has been added to the existing outlet. At the outlet you connect the cable to the load terminals.

Wiring a split switched outlet. The hot source wire is removed from the receptacle and spliced to the red wire running to the switch. Run a cable to the light fixture and another cable to the outlet from which you re drawing power. Wrapping the wire clockwise when wiring a light switch ensures that the loop on the end of the wire will tend to close when the screw is tightened.

This circuit is wired with a 2 wire cable running from the light to the switch location. Turn off the power to the outlet and before making connections test the leads with a voltage tester to make sure they re dead. If you put the loop over the screw in the counterclockwise direction tightening the screw will force the loop open and could create a loose connection. Plan your wiring accordingly so you can make all these connections.