How to Add a Light from an Outlet

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[@keithp115]

My wife has asked for years to install a light in the basement storage room, used for her holiday decorations. We used battery operated motion lights that were a nuisance. I used YOUR tutorial to the tee, and the project came out perfect. Thank you very much sir!!

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Just successfully followed this to tap into the west side of my living room and install a new light fixture above my front door! Saving this to my Homeowner playlist! Thank you so much!

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I've watched many videos on this topic but didn't fully understand it feel confident with doing the project until this. You're seriously the man. Appreciate you.

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My dad passed years ago and this would've been something I would've asked him for help on. Thank you for this video.

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[@tjkool]

Thanks for showing me how to do this. I had a room with only a light, and they wired the power directly to the light fixture box in the attic, then down to the switch. I could not put in an outlet off that switch. I now redid it and configured it according to this video. It all works great. Thanks again.

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Graduating electrical trade school next week and I learned 3 new things from this videos . Keep posting videos super helpful and informing.😊

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This is so incredibly helpful and informative. Thank you so much

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[@Mark1959Holladay]

Thank you sparky as a very old drywaller/carpenter I am always a little nervous about getting in over my head, but you really did a great job explaining this and now my new closet and mud room have light. Well done:)

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I’m a high school student who plans on working in the construction industry as an electrician (obviously) and my school has a program where we can learn trades in the industry from certified electricians (and other certified tradesmen; I won’t go into details or else this comment would become an essay). Today in class we started working on a project where we had to wire a receptacle and light switch and all of us were SO confused (there is only about 5-7 of us). We were asking the instructors some questions but we were still having trouble with it, and by the time he was (almost) done explaining it was time for us to leave. I had also just realized what I think I needed to do to complete the wiring. Today was a Friday, so I’ll have to wait til Monday til I can see if I was right or not, but I think this video just confirmed what I needed to do! So I was on the right path, just needed more confirmation that what I was doing was right, and that’s what this video gave me! You’re a very good teacher, sir! You explain things very easily/clearly and effectively. I now plan on coming here whenever I need something electrical explained and don’t have my brother or instructor on hand (though I’m not sure my brother would be too much help anyway 😂). So now I know what to do, and I can help the other guys (I’m the only girl in that group lol, but everything’s good) if they’re still confused, too! It’ll still take me a minute, but I’ll get it with enough tries and questions! Basically, in conclusion, this helped! Thank you!

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[@isaacwolowik]

Incredible video. Very clear and simple. You don’t overexplain or rush through the process. Thank you so much.

[@handydadtv]

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[@q4prez823]

I AM SO GLAD YOU EXPLAINED EVERYTHING! My grandmother wired her own house (5k sq ft.) about 8-9 years ago. She was teaching me how to do it on my new home I am building (4500 sq ft.) but I needed it explained to me more in depth. I am about to install new lights in my home I live in now and this video was perfect for me! Thank you so much!

[@handydadtv]

I’m Glad it was helpful! But let me explain why you might NOT want to do this. The best practice is to have lighting on separate circuits from outlets. The reason is that appliances plugged into the circuit will cause lights to flicker, especially LED lights. So if at all possible, add your new lights to a lighting circuit, if you have any. Otherwise consider running a new circuit from the panel. If neither of those is an option, then you have no choice. But at least you’re well informed.

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Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it. I’m 27 years old. Been in the countertop industry for 5 years. Which boosted my love of fixing stuff on my own. Currently I am learning framing and electrical work

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You’ll be an expert in no time. 👍🏻

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Did I find this video useful? You damn right I did! Hands down the best instructor I’ve seen.

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[@theangryrktkt8385]

This was a fantastic tutorial. I have watched five this morning to get me an answer, and yours is by far the cleanest and easiest to understand, and I love the visual aid board. The only clarification I would make is when wiring a switch it does matter which black is connected to which post. The only reason it matters is because of how you walk into the room And flip the switch. Most off positions are down in a toggle switch, and if the black is in the wrong position, the toggle switch may be up in that position. Definitely not a big deal since you can rotate the device to achieve that aesthetic goal rather than rewire the device. I also wrap my entire device with electrical tape to conceal or cover the screw heads. But that’s just me.

[@handydadtv]

Wiring can affect a 3-way switch, but not a regular toggle switch. When on, both wires are connected so it doesn’t matter which one is line vs. load.

[@ellisveasley6112]

I thank you for the tutorial I have called an electrician several times and have not gotten a response. I thought the process of connecting a light switch was a simple fix but your video confirmed it for me. I am wanting to connect wiring from my shed to my gazebo light switch and fans.

[@handydadtv]

Outdoor has special considerations. Be sure to follow local codes.

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From a dad to another dad, thank you! Very well explained, good resource.

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[@jeffreyibarra9969]

Thank you, today I wired a light in my closet using your video. Best video so far I watched on this and gave me the confidence to do it.

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Your video saved me hours of figuring out what I did wrong. Bravo and cheers my friend

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I love how basic and straight forward you made this… great video!

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Simple and straight to the point! TY!!!

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Without a doubt, you are the best 'teacher' when it comes to making sense of wiring. Thank you so much.

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Just found your channel, you are an awesome teacher ! Subbed and liked ! Off to see the other video you were talking about in this video ( too bad there's no link to it, but I'll go and try to find it ) Love the way you teach, you don't leave any step out, and never *assume* that your viewer knows something, and THAT is the mark of a great teacher. Thank you ! 🙂

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family! I always try to link related videos. Which one were your looking for?

[@bobbykay1135]

Recently had to add a light to a closet ....going from an outlet to the new light. THANKYOU so much for this EXCELLENT video/tutorial !!!!! Saved the day for me as I was unsure on how-to get this done. GREAT job....will try to DL this lesson for future use. You are great....clear and easy to understand.

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I’m sure I’ll be too old.

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[@Mr.DMZ.]

This is perfect! I have had these led long lights that I've mounted on my garage ceiling to make it brighter and they are only powered by outlet. so I have them attached to one of those smart outlets by the garage opener but this is much better as I can install a specific outlet, connect the wiring to the main garage light. Then just flip the switch and have a more solid light situation

[@handydadtv]

Good idea!

[@IAmNotAFunguy]

I did something similar to a house I bought to add a garbage disposal to the kitchen sink. I had an existing outlet and existing light above the sink and I just tapped right into the same box and added a second switch to control the disposal.

[@handydadtv]

That works!

[@alanyoder7629]

A garbage disposal must be on its own circuit. That’s building code mandated.

[@handydadtv]

Alan, I’m no code expert but I can tell you my 2018 house doesn’t have a dedicated circuit for the disposal.

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@@handydadtv ...mine had to according to the state building code and the city's building code. So does the dishwasher.

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You must be in Texas

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Amazing. Thank you! I just needed a light over my kitchen sink and local places wanted $800 for the job (without clean up). I was like, it cannot be that hard. And it wasn't thanks to you! 🤩

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Clean up. From an elitist contractor charging triple the cost of parts and $120/hr including the time driving back and forth to the store because they carry nothing in the truck, lol. . Best joke of the day! Thanks! Same here. Save thousands on the simple stuff and learn along the way.

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I would like to put a outlet off the light

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Me also!

[@elvinflores1497]

Hello and hope you get to read this. I an average home owner diy and not much into electrical but after watching this video not only was i able to install my light into my basement shower that im installing but feel lot more educated on on for the future. Thank a million great job

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Super helpful. I'm about to do this to wire a light in our walk in closet I'm building. Definitely appreciate the awesome guide!

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You helped me today set up my first new connection from scratch. Brand new switch connection to a brand new light bulb. Thank you again. So clear and straight to the point. Hope you have a wonderful new year 😊

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[@handydadtv]

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Thank you thank you thank you! 👍 I also didnt know if it was legal to power a light with an outlet, it always seems the breakers always shut off only outlets or switches. So this is wonderful as I'm adding 1 kitchen ceiling light & wanted to run the power off an outlet near the location I chose for the switch. Thank you very much sir 🙏✌

[@handydadtv]

Yes, it’s common in older homes to have lights and outlets on the same circuit, but not anymore. If at all possible, it’s best to have lighting on separate circuits otherwise your appliances will cause lights to flicker. Especially modern LED bulbs which are much more sensitive. I just ran a new circuit to my bathroom outlet to separate it from the lights. Very annoying.

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Wow I feel so dumb I never knew how simple it was, been complaining needing more lights and out let’s around my barn, very well explained thank you

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This helped me very much with my lighting project, thank you for your help.

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Thanks but please don’t say that. It’ll just infuriate the real electricians.

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Best instruction video for beginners by far! Thank you!

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[@angelcamacho1954]

Love how your the ONLY ONE of about maybe 25 videos that finally talk about where to get (Tap into) your power from. Your the only one to state to either tap into an outlet or switch. (Thank you!) I'm not an electrician, just a handy dandy and I was trying to get my power from a single light box to add a separate light and switch and never thought to tap to outlet or switch. tapping to light made it nearly impossible to separate the light switches, if my switch was off then the other light would turn off I wasted two days trying to figure this out. And then I find your video. Thanks for this great video. I was able to tap to my outlet and success!! Thanks a million!!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful. There’s a trick to knowing if you can tap off a switch. I explain that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3uuYWCvpLOUjdE

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