How Do You Wire A Light Switch From A Receptacle?
• Shut off power to the circuit. • Test the circuit with a tester or lamp prior to working to be sure power has been removed. • Remove the wall plate from the receptacle and save the screws for reuse. • Unscrew the receptacle from the box and save screws for reuse. • Pull the receptacle gently but firmly away from the box. • Identify each terminal screw with a number written on masking tape, affixed close by. A booklet of adhesive numbers (like that in the photo) is great aid for a job like this. Ideal Wire Markers This book has ten pages of numbers 1 through 45. There are others from which to choose Mark the silver or white terminals with even numbers 2 and 4, the green safety ground terminal (if provided) should be marked 5. The gold terminals on the other side should be marked with odd numbers 1 and 3. Be sure to mark all terminals regardless if wires are connected to them or not. White wire and white terminals 2 & 4. Ground terminal and wire 5 identified with tags. The ground wire
