How Do You Add An Electrical Outlet From A Pigtail Wall Switch?
You can put an additional electric outlet in without running cable from the breaker box. A household breaker panel has incoming power lines that carry over 240 volts. The incoming power cannot be turned off, and the wires are exposed whenever the breaker panel cover is off for installing new household wiring. The power running to a pigtail light switch can supply an electrical receptacle. Use the appropriate wiring scheme to run power to the new outlet. Check the local electrical codes in your area for proper wire gauge for household electrical outlets. The national code specifies 12-gauge wire for 120-volt connections used for receptacles. Cut power to all circuits in the house with the main breaker switch. Keep a note or a lock on the breaker box until work is finished. Use a slotted screwdriver to loosen the holding screws on the cover plate of the light switch to be used for power. Unscrew the mounting screws at the top and bottom of the switch. Grip the sides of the light switch a
