How Do You Wire A Light Switch To An Outlet?
With some basic tools, you can easily connect a power outlet to a light switch by following the steps below. You’ll also learn what to look for when shopping for switches and receptacles. Go to the service panel and turn off power to the circuit you will be working on. Go to the electrical box where you will be installing the switch and check the incoming cable with your voltage tester. There are two screws on a single-pole light switch, and it doesn’t matter which wire is connected to which screw. Use your pliers and screwdriver to connect the hot black wire from the service panel to the top screw, and the black wire from the outlet to the bottom screw. Remember, up is “on” and down is “off.” Use your pliers to splice the white wire from the service panel to the white wire from the outlet. Cut a small piece of bare wire and attach it to the green ground screw on the switch. Splice the other end with the ground wires from the service panel and the outlet. Screw insulated wire connector
