How can I add an outlet to an existing switch controlling a light fixture?

Answer by  thelostone (1457)

Go to any home improvement store. They will have the fixture you need to add into a wall. Then connect the wires once you buy it.

Answer by  olive49 (424)

You will need an outlet, pliers, electric tape, and wire. The wire should be spliced into the wire between the light and switch then run to the wall where the outlet will be. Connect to outlet and install in wall. Remember to turn off the electric while working!

Answer by  Teaberry (846)

Locate the wiring from the light to the outlet. Then place where new outlet is going to be. Cut and insert into location. Run the wire from the light to the new outlet . You can also run it to where both outlets run on the same switch.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Contact your local electrician and tell them what you want to do. And ask him what you need to do so you can install it. Also make sure you do not need to have it inspected upon completion if so ask him if he is qualified to do so. Then ask him what you will need and how much.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

The best thing to do is to tap into the wire for an existing outlet all ready on the wall. You can take a jigsaw and cut out a new housing and run the wires to it. Then you would just want to make sure the hot is the hot and put your new switch in.

Answer by  jsflw2010 (459)

You will need to determine if the current switch will support an auxiliary outlet. Then determine which type of outlet is compatible with the switch.

Answer by  cm (23)

you will take three wires from the bottom of the switch, one hot, one neutural and one ground. you will also need to run the wire in the wall wire to you outlet.