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?

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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

Installing a GFCI outlet would be a good idea...

Installing a GFI would be code required.
Also, how is a receptacle going to fit in a (most likely) round fixture box?

Thanks Chuck!

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