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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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.

  5. 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 …

  6. 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, …

  7. 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.

  8. 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 …

  9. electrical - Connect USB device to a ceiling light - Home …

    Nov 20, 2017 · you can get socket-to-plug adapter for ~$2, then a small USB wall charger. you can also get socket adapters that have another socket and two plugs.

  10. Extension cord can't plug into christmas light string?

    Dec 20, 2017 · However the LED prongs can plug into the other side of the extension cord without issue. Do you need some sort of converter to allow the prongs of the extension cord to go into …