turbopsu
Feb 21, 2012, 11:07 AM
I'm trying to determine if I can pull power from an existing light switch to create a new outlet. The switch runs a light but the source of the power is at the switch. Only working with 14/2 in this circuit. At the light switch, there is the power source, the feed to the light, and a feed to continue the circuit.
Current wiring is as follows: All 3 whites nutted together, all grounds together with a pigtail to the switch, the hot from the source and the hot going to the next part of the circuit are nutted together with a pigtail. The pigtail goes to the switch and the hot for the light goes from the switch to the light.
My questions are: Can I just tap into the power with a new cable to run to the new outlet? Would I need to increase the box size to avoid box fill restrictions? (currently an 18 cubic inch box is in use).
Please let me know if there is more info needed.
Thanks in advance for any input and advice!
Current wiring is as follows: All 3 whites nutted together, all grounds together with a pigtail to the switch, the hot from the source and the hot going to the next part of the circuit are nutted together with a pigtail. The pigtail goes to the switch and the hot for the light goes from the switch to the light.
My questions are: Can I just tap into the power with a new cable to run to the new outlet? Would I need to increase the box size to avoid box fill restrictions? (currently an 18 cubic inch box is in use).
Please let me know if there is more info needed.
Thanks in advance for any input and advice!