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adachibole
Dec 23, 2007, 10:49 AM
The question I am about to ask was asked in 2006 and I read some answers which I found useful but I would still like to ask it again.

I need to replace my bathroom vanity lighting with one that has an electrical outlet since I do not have one in my small bathroom. Do you know a place where I can be able to find one?

Thanks so much for your answers.

ballengerb1
Dec 23, 2007, 06:39 PM
So you want to replace a single switch with a switch-outlet, right? You can buy that combo at almost any hardware store but since this is a bath you will need to look for a GFCI version. Also the switch part is not a problem but that new outlet does not have a neutral wire, can you pull in a new extra white wire back to the light fixture or all the way to the panel breaker? What color are the wires going to the switch and are there any other wires passing through that box?

tkrussell
Dec 25, 2007, 06:37 AM
I think Ballenger misread your question.

Here are some other fixtures designed for over the bathroom vanity that contain the convenience outlet:

SIMKAR Lighting Corporation | Brackets & Bath Bars (http://www.simkar.com/specpg_brackets.htm)

Broan Commodore Components - Surface Mirrors - Float Glass (Overall Size: 30 x 36) - PEM3036 (http://www.hechinger.com/hardware/tools/49058-broan-commodore-components-surface-mirrors-float-glass-overall-size-30-x-36-pem3036.html)

Stratmando
Dec 25, 2007, 07:06 AM
A third option is if box is 4 X4 inches. You can remove single gang(carefully cut wall just enough to remove mud ring, install 2 gang mudring. And have separate GFI and outlet. A little cheaper as the combo's can be expensive.
Receptacle is fine in light, GFI protection still a problem unless site TK provided has GFI in lights. Also receptacle will only work if light is on. Which is not bad, as you will be removing power and leaving nothing on, when leaving the house.

ballengerb1
Dec 25, 2007, 10:19 AM
Kevin, you are probably correct, looks like ada wants the outlet to be in the fixture. What I pictured was converting the light switch to a switch/outlet and that may still be an option.