Comments on: Changing a wall switch to switch/plug combination http://www.jamesmaurer.com/changing-a-wall-switch-to-switchplug-combination.asp Exposing internet scams plus cool tools that will help you stay secure while traveling the internet. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:03:36 +0000 hourly 1 By: Greg http://www.jamesmaurer.com/changing-a-wall-switch-to-switchplug-combination.asp#comment-75607 Greg Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:12:26 +0000 http://www.jamesmaurer.com/?p=283#comment-75607 Can you tell me where to buy that switch? It's exactly what I'm looking for and I'm having trouble finding a combo switch/receptacle with LED indicator. Can you tell me where to buy that switch? It’s exactly what I’m looking for and I’m having trouble finding a combo switch/receptacle with LED indicator.

]]> By: Bobby Barker http://www.jamesmaurer.com/changing-a-wall-switch-to-switchplug-combination.asp#comment-72900 Bobby Barker Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:27:38 +0000 http://www.jamesmaurer.com/?p=283#comment-72900 Try attaching the black (hot) wire to the top right screw, in the photo, and the white (ground) wire to the bottom left screw. Attach the third wire usually paper sheathed ground to the green screw, center left. Since the jumper runs from the 2nd screw on the right, part of the switch, to the 3rd screw on the right, part of the switch, this should give you a switchable plug. Just to make sure, test it with a meter or test light before putting in service. I hope this helps. Try attaching the black (hot) wire to the top right screw, in the photo, and the white (ground) wire to the bottom left screw. Attach the third wire usually paper sheathed ground to the green screw, center left. Since the jumper runs from the 2nd screw on the right, part of the switch, to the 3rd screw on the right, part of the switch, this should give you a switchable plug. Just to make sure, test it with a meter or test light before putting in service.
I hope this helps.

]]> By: Frank http://www.jamesmaurer.com/changing-a-wall-switch-to-switchplug-combination.asp#comment-69076 Frank Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:36:02 +0000 http://www.jamesmaurer.com/?p=283#comment-69076 Trying to install from a single switch to a plug switch combo/ ,,box has 2-leads combined not going to anything ,,2- wires together going to one original switch pole and a single lead going to the other pole ,,make any sense ,,been following the different diagrams but cant find the right combination, do the 2/wire not attached to anything come into play ? house approx 50 yrs old ,,,no ground wire Trying to install from a single switch to a plug switch combo/ ,,box has 2-leads combined not going to anything ,,2- wires together going to one original switch pole and a single lead going to the other pole ,,make any sense ,,been following the different diagrams but cant find the right combination, do the 2/wire not attached to anything come into play ? house approx 50 yrs old ,,,no ground wire

]]> By: omar http://www.jamesmaurer.com/changing-a-wall-switch-to-switchplug-combination.asp#comment-65292 omar Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:02:51 +0000 http://www.jamesmaurer.com/?p=283#comment-65292 The combination 3-way switch/outlet comes in about 3 variation the one i have the red wire goes to the top nearest the switch and the 2 black wires go to the 2 lower screws. the neutral wire goes to the metal box that i have. the original concept is that the out let is independent of the switch... the other is the opposite. different countries require different wiring.... if you are unsure and the thing is old call the Pro's.. The combination 3-way switch/outlet comes in about 3 variation the one i have the red wire goes to the top nearest the switch and the 2 black wires go to the 2 lower screws. the neutral wire goes to the metal box that i have.

the original concept is that the out let is independent of the switch… the other is the opposite.

different countries require different wiring…. if you are unsure and the thing is old call the Pro’s..

]]> By: Mike http://www.jamesmaurer.com/changing-a-wall-switch-to-switchplug-combination.asp#comment-64860 Mike Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:31:33 +0000 http://www.jamesmaurer.com/?p=283#comment-64860 Well from the looks of your old wiring and the fact the switch doesn't have On and Off on the switch (but it could be covered by paint) it might be a 3-way switch and if that's the case you cant hook up that switch because there is no neutral for the plug another clue is there is no plug there to begin with very seldom do you run a neutral for a switch unless it needs one for a pilot light and that switch has no pilot light. You can still make this work but you have to do some rewiring. On the new plug/switch top right bronze is switch leg middle and bottom right is constant hot and bottom left is neutral and green is well the ground. My suggestion is have and electrician replace the switch for you. Hope this helps good luck (BE SAFE)!!! Well from the looks of your old wiring and the fact the switch doesn’t have On and Off on the switch (but it could be covered by paint) it might be a 3-way switch and if that’s the case you cant hook up that switch because there is no neutral for the plug another clue is there is no plug there to begin with very seldom do you run a neutral for a switch unless it needs one for a pilot light and that switch has no pilot light. You can still make this work but you have to do some rewiring. On the new plug/switch top right bronze is switch leg middle and bottom right is constant hot and bottom left is neutral and green is well the ground. My suggestion is have and electrician replace the switch for you. Hope this helps good luck (BE SAFE)!!!

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