If there is a wall switch for this closet light it might be possible. If the
dcable comes to the switch and then to the light. There is made a swith and
outlet combination that fits a single gang box. This would solve many of the
problems discussed. Hopefully this switch is inside the closet. Need to kill
the circuit, pull the switch out of the box, leaving wires attached, and see
what is really there.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Betsy Whitney
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
First, I know nothing about electricity. With
that in mind, would it be possible to change the
light switch box to either a switch and an
acceptable socket, or eliminate the light switch
entirely and make it a socket? I don't know if a
light is needed in the space and perhaps a lamp
could be plugged in when needed.
Just pondering,
Betsy
At 06:53 AM 1/24/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>On further reading, I agree with Dale and Dan, the light socket doesn't have
>a safety ground, therefore any surge protectors etc. will be ineffective and
>your computer will be even more vulnerable to damage from electrical surges,
>close lightning, etc.
>
>An electrician might charge you a bundle and therefore not be practical, but
>you should reallyy have a fairly short run of cords to a properly installed
>and grounded 3 prong socket
>
>I think a 15 amp circuit is plenty as long as it isn't shared with other
>heavy appliances, heaters etc.
>
>Tom Fowle
>
>On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 07:36:14AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote:
> > I agree with Scott, Ron, Dale, and Bob. I don't like the idea of using
> > the light socket as an outlet for many reasons, grounding being a big one,
> > accidentally ripping the fixture out of the ceiling being another. Maybe
> > someone with more knowledge than I can weigh in with some real
> > information, but I didn't think that a light socket was designed to pull a
> > lot of current through it. A computer, speakers, and monitor shouldn't be
> > drawing 15 amps or anything, but still.
> >
> > If the outlet in the living room is on the outside of the closet wall, it
> > would be easy enough to put an outlet in the closet, or turn the existing
> > one around.
> >
> > I realize you may not want to do that work yourself, and electricians
> > don't come cheap. So, I'm not sure what the best solution is for you.
> >
> > Sorry, just wanted to reinforce what others have said so far.
> >
> > --
> > Blue skies.
> > Dan Rossi
> > Carnegie Mellon University.
> > E-Mail:<mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu>d...@andrew.cmu.edu
> > Tel:(412) 268-9081
>
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