Can I replace a switch with a switch outlet combo?
You can replace the wall light switch with a switch / socket combo. You would still have the switch to control the lights, but you now have an additional outlet that you can use for this new fancy mixer you bought. Before you dive into this project, you will need some tools and supplies to get the job done.
Can you put switches and outlets on the same circuit?
Basic answer to your question of can a mixture of lights and receptacles be installed on a single circuit is yes. The neutral will be white but some switches are wired up with a white wire that is not a neutral. As a rule of thumb in counting devices on a circuit you count each outlet (light or receptacle) as 1.5 amps.
How do I keep an outlet from switching on?
What you need to do is create a parallel circuit. As always, turn off the circuit breaker for that switch before any changes! For the outlet to be a permanently on, non-switch circuit, you need to bypass the switch. As @JimmyFix-It has said, you need to tie the Red wire and the Black Wires (Live) together.
Can I run a plug socket from a light switch?
Before you ask, yes it is safe to have a plug socket and a light switch on the same circuit. So don’t worry about wiring a socket from a light switch. If it’s more convenient that wiring directly from the breaker box, go ahead and do it. But the concept is generally the same for other types of switches.
Why does my outlet only work when the light is on?
You need a 3-wire cable between the switch and the light. One wire is for neutral, needed for both the light and the outlet. One is for unswitched power, and the third is for switched power for the light.
Can you change light switch without turning off power?
Yes.. a breaker can be changed without turning off the panel but there are laws in most countries saying do not do it. You can change an outlet or switch without turning off the power but you probably are going to get a shock.
