adding light switch and light from outlet

twerner · #1 Nov 6, 2009, 07:59 PM

would like to know how to wire have excisting outlet would like to come off this outlet and put light switch then light

keith6292 · Nov 7, 2009, 11:54 AM

on your outlet connect a 14/2 wire under the screws and run wire to the switch......run another 14/2 wire from your light to your switch.....connect the white wires using a marrett and put the black wires to your switch. let me know how you make out.



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