How Do You Wire An Electrical Switch And Outlet?
Wiring an outlet to a wall switch will give you the flexibility of having half of the outlet to be constantly powered, while the remaining half, or top plug, is controlled by the switch. Plugging a lamp into the top plug will allow you to turn on the lamp or other device as you enter the room. Simply installing a typical single pole wall switch inline with an existing outlet will give you the complete circuit. Turn the power off to the outlet at the main service (circuit) panel. Loosen and remove the screw holding the cover plate on the outlet. Also, remove the top and bottom screw holding the outlet in the junction box. Pull the outlet out of the box as far as the wiring will allow. Mark the location on the wall above the outlet, where you will install the wall switch. Trace the shape of the junction box onto the wall at this mark. Cut a hole in the wall along the outline. Insert the junction box into the hole and secure it in place using the screws included in the kit. Punch out one
