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    Jul 26, 2009, 11:47 AM
    Adding an outlet to end of the run switchloop?
    I have an end of the run light switch loop in my bathroom One romex 12-2 wire with black/white/ground coming in from the top of the switch box, and I want to add an electrical outlet below the light switch; is it possible to wire the outlet from the switch, or would I need to run another neutral wire back to the panel since the white wire is a hot wire when on?

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    Jul 26, 2009, 12:19 PM

    You must either replace the existing 2 wire cable from the light to the switch with a 3 wire cable. Or you can add another 2 wire cable from the light to the switch. You cannot just add a neutral wire to the panel. The neutral must run in the same cable as the hot.
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    Jul 26, 2009, 12:41 PM
    Okay thanks for your reply. After looking at a few options, I decided it would be easier to just drill down into my basement and tie into an existing wire via junction box.

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