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rx3
Dec 6, 2012, 11:04 AM
In my garage I have a light bulb socket controlled by a light switch. I want to remove the bulb socket and install an electrical outlet I can plug into. The bulb socket has a white and red wire connected to it. Where do I connect the white and red wire onto the outlet? One to hot and the other to common? Which to which?

creahands
Dec 6, 2012, 11:37 AM
Welcome to AMHD rx3

Connect the red wire to the brass screw and the white wire to the silver screw. The outlet will be controlled by the switch.

Chuck

hfcarson
Dec 6, 2012, 12:40 PM
Installing a GFCI outlet would be a good idea...

stanfortyman
Dec 6, 2012, 01:57 PM
Installing a GFI would be code required.
Also, how is a receptacle going to fit in a (most likely) round fixture box?

rx3
Dec 6, 2012, 02:19 PM
Thanks Chuck!

Stanfortyman I'm cutting out an opening to fit the receptacle.