How Do You Wire A New Light Fixture From A Receptacle?
Adding additional lighting can change the mood and the overall look of a room. Softer lighting can make for a more romantic feel, while brighter lighting can energize an area. Wiring new lighting in your home can present challenges especially if you cannot install an additional electrical circuit. Finding a circuit that is already present can offset these challenges simply by tying into it. Using a receptacle for your power supply will overcome the obstacles in wiring your new light fixture. Turn off the electricity to the area at the breaker panel. Test the circuit by plugging a lamp or radio into the receptacle and see if it will turn on. Remove the receptacle cover plate; one screw holds the cover plate to the receptacle. Pull the receptacle from the electrical box by removing the screws at the top and the bottom that hold it to the electrical box. Do not remove the wires from the receptacle. Thread a fish tape from the electrical box for the receptacle to the electrical box that wi
