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djridley
May 1, 2008, 09:34 PM
I currently have power coming to the switch box and need to continue to a plug but only have 14/2 wire with no red. Is is possible to isolate the switch and still carry the power to the plug

Thanks

stanfortyman
May 2, 2008, 04:23 AM
Absolutely NOT.
You have what is called a switch loop. This is a constant hot and a switched hot. You have NO neutral in this box.

You need to find another source of constant power.

donf
May 2, 2008, 07:48 AM
"Power coming to the switch box." Where is the power coming from?

Exactly what wires are in the box and what wires are attached to the switch?