Dear Jennifer:
I would think that your light socket would have enough capacity to run your
computer and related equipment, but I would prefer to install a standard outlet
in the closet, and if you need the light, I am sure that it would be a fairly
simple matter to install both a light socket and an outlet. If this socket is
switched by a wall switch, it would be all the more handy.
Yours Truly,
Clifford Wilson
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From: Jennifer Jackson
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:24 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
Hello Everyone,
I am doing a lot of reorganizing in my home since the flood last week. It has
certainly encouraged me in my desire to downsize and declutter. One of the
things I have done is to get rid of the giant desk that used to monopolize my
dining room and I am planning to set up my computer and all it's accessories
inside the closet that is under my stairs. Everything is going to fit nicely,
but I am not certain about my best choice for the electrical supply.
I could, of course, just run a power strip with a long cord around the corner
to the nearest outlet outside the closet. This however creates an unsightly
hazard that collects dust and stuff. There is a light socket on the wall, and I
have considered getting one of those outlet adapters to screw into that, but I
am concerned that it might not be meant to have that much of an electrical draw
on it. My third idea is to use the bit on the drill that is used for installing
deadbolts and making a small round whole in the wall that is shared with my
living room and just plugging it into the outlet there. Lastly, I could have an
electrician or some other skilled person install a new outlet in the closet.
I want to be safe and use the minimum amount of expense and effort on this. So
given that, what are your thoughts please?
Jennifer
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