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MattDz02
Mar 4, 2010, 07:10 AM
I am adding a new eletrical outlet in my finished basement. The good news is the wall I am adding the outlet to has a closet behind it so I can get in behind the wall to run the Romex, mount the box to a stud, cut the hole for the box, etc. My question is, the closet has a light in it can I tie in the electricity for the new outlet to the existing electrical going to the light in the closet or do I absolutely have to run the wiring through the ceiling and wall to tie it into an already existing outlet?

tkrussell
Mar 4, 2010, 07:45 AM
If the light has constant power in the outlet box, then fine extend form the light. Be sure you don't connect to the light, assuming the light is controlled by a switch. If that happens, then the new receptacle will only work when the light is on.

MattDz02
Mar 4, 2010, 08:12 AM
How do I tell if the light has constant power?