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    marshalj47 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 24, 2010, 07:50 AM
    How to install an on/off switch to electrical outlet without going through wall?
    This is an older house with no overhead light in the livingroom. It is required that there be an on/off switch by the front door that controls an outlet where a lamp can be plugged in. There is an existing on/off switch by the door for the porch light and an electrical outlet close to it. It will be nearly impossible to thread wires from the basement up because these are plaster walls, not drywall. What can I do?
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    Nov 24, 2010, 09:04 AM

    There are wireless remote controls that would fit the bill. They control anything that will plug into it. You just have to deal with battery replacements
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    Nov 24, 2010, 02:13 PM

    Unless you have conduit Smoothy hasthe best answer. I recently installed a wireless remote for my work shop, works great until I reach the main panel for the rest of the lights
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