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re: Question for OT electricians (change light switch to duplex outlet) ETA: Image added
Posted on 6/30/20 at 1:24 pm to jlovel7
Posted on 6/30/20 at 1:24 pm to jlovel7
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how do I turn a light switch into a duplex outlet
Are you talking about a 2 gang?
1) That light may have been wired woth 10 gauge wire. For the load you plan on putting on it, you may want to run 12 all the way back to the circuit breaker or the junction box.
2) YouTube 2 gang or double gang. I just did it this morning and I’m no electrician. It’s very easy. I used push in connector. All white, all black and all ground got their own push in connector. Wire nuts work the same way. Don’t forget to ground to the metal box.
3) You’ll need gFCI with water and humidity.
ETA: There May be 14 gauge in there. You’ll want 12
This post was edited on 6/30/20 at 2:42 pm
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Posted on 6/30/20 at 2:14 pm to CoachChappy
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That light may have been wired woth 10 gauge wire. For the load you plan on putting on it, you may want to run 12 all the way back to the circuit breaker or the junction box.
Did you mean to say 14 gauge instead of 10?
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