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    Jun 13, 2011, 10:04 PM
    Light switch controlled outlet
    How do I reverse the wires to a light switch controlled outlet so the outlet is always hot and I can add a ceiling light and use the existing light switch?
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    Jun 14, 2011, 05:28 AM

    Depends on how the outlet is wired. Remove the switch and tell us how many wires are in the switch box.
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