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    rx3 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 6, 2012, 11:04 AM
    Electrical questions
    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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    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
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    Dec 6, 2012, 12:40 PM
    Installing a GFCI outlet would be a good idea...
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    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?
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    Dec 6, 2012, 02:19 PM
    Thanks Chuck!

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