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August 12, 2017 18:08

How to make a socket from the switch

connection socket from the switch: is it possible?

Before the start of the presentation of the main articles of the material, is to answer two fundamental questions on the topic: "Is it possible to make a socket from the switch?" And "Is it possible to switch from the socket?".The answer to the first question - "yes."By manipulation, which will be further described in the article can be taken away from the switch and connect wiring thereto socket.The answer to the second question - "No".Transform switch socket can not, because they have different specificity of work.

How to switch from outlet to withdraw

Before you begin work on installation of the socket from the switch, it is worth recalling that the manipulation of the wiring in the living room can be carried out only at full power outages throughout the apartment.

to carry out work of this type, you will need the following tools and materials:

  • pliers with rubber handle;
  • rubber gloves;
  • indicator screwdriver;
  • rubber mat under the feet (if you work at your own risk come under stress);
  • wire the desired cross-section and configuration;
  • outlet.

Step 1. Preparation of connection to the switch wires

With the switch is removed to protect the keyboard and pad.Further, in order to provide convenience for future work, leave 60 mm of the wire that comes out of the switch.

Preparing switch

Step 2. Removing the switch box of the nest

To do this, remove the screws that hold the jaws plates, and gently pull the breaker body from the slot.

Removing the switch box of the nest

Step 3. Location

outlet socket must select a location for the most sockets.Its height above the floor should be at least one meter.Also, her body jack must be at least one and a half meters away from any heating devices and systems.

Step 4. Process

device mounted on the wall first mounted Escutcheon.Then he laid bare contacts and connect with contacts disassembled switch using a prepared wire.Enclosures closed by means of bolts, and to him the most screwed housing outlet.The resulting works wiring attached to the wall at a height of not less than 30 cm from the floor.Our outlet is ready.

Installing the Escutcheon

When used in the home of this design is to remember that the light in the room will be activated every time you start operating the device, resulting in a connected socket.

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