Can I safely power a three-prong electrical device from a light …
8 I have a covered lampholder (light socket) outside my house that I want to use to temporarily power a plug-in string of indoor/outdoor lights. Using CFLs, the total wattage of the string of …
Are light socket to outlet adapters safe for outdoor holiday lights ...
Dec 16, 2017 · Those socket adapters (and the sockets, generally) are listed for 660 watts, or 5.5 amps. If you are series stringing Christmas lights, you will find their plugs have fuses, and I'll …
Using Light Socket power adapter with a motion sensor
Nov 11, 2023 · 0 I have a LED shop light with a short power cord next to a light socket. I have an adapter to plug the cord into the light socket (Leviton 125V 660W Max). Wanted to add a …
Light socket to outlet adapter not working
Dec 3, 2020 · Plug the light strand into a regular outlet and screw a light bulb into the light socket. That will identify where your problem is quickly and easily.
Converting an outdoor light socket into a light socket and outlet
Aug 19, 2016 · There IS a bare light bulb mounted to the wall, however. I'm wondering if it would be possible to retrofit this with a socket-to-outlet adapter (possibly one that still allows me to …
Wiring a fluorescent T8 fixture to a standard plug
0 I am looking to connect a T8 fluorescent light fixture (that holds 4 bulbs) to a cord with a plug at the end so I can plug the fixture directly into a standard wall socket (or in my case a light …
Does a light bulb socket security camera require the wall switch to …
Dec 18, 2023 · The light socket receives its power ONLY when the switch is in the on position. In order to allow the camera to maintain power full time, you will have to implement a break point, …
electrical - Is it possible to convert a switched light into an ...
Jan 14, 2016 · I wanted to know if it is possible to rewire the light socket with a standard electrical plug outlet AND to remove the switch & wire it to provide constant power to the new outlet.
adapter - What kind of plug has a round prong and a flat prong?
Nov 25, 2024 · The one in your hand is male, the mating part might be called a female plug, or a socket. They're fairly common for low voltage Christmas lights, but the actual voltage and …
Replacing light bulbs with receptacles in garage
Mar 4, 2020 · Currently it has several simple bare-bulb lampholders, and I am installing larger hanging LED fixtures that have a cord with a plug. Initially, I tried using an adapter that screws …