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    foreverromantic Posts: 177, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 30, 2013, 05:49 AM
    Electrical outlet question
    How difficult would it be to convert an electrical outlet that has a switch on top and only the bottom is the outlet.
    I want to convert it into two outlets. (removing the switch on top)
    Should this be done by an electrician or can a lay person do it.
    Thank You.
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    Nov 30, 2013, 06:33 AM
    Changing out the outlet is simple. The question is what does the switch do. Presumably it turns something on and off. What do you want to do without it?
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    Nov 30, 2013, 07:12 AM
    Install an old work duplex box, switch on 1 side, outlet on other.
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