Jeff Knecht
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Bedroom has 5 outlets with 1 outlet that has a switched plug. I want to convert another outlet in the bedroom, that is a standard wired outlet, to a switch-controlled outlet.
Plan:
- Run a red wire from the already switched outlet to the proposed switched outlet plug.
-Of course, break the buss/bond on the power side to isolate the switch and "always-on" lugs.
My question is since the proposed switched outlet already has a neutral and ground from another outlet,
can the red wire be run alone without a neutral and ground? The new switched outlet is in between two outlets.
If a neutral is needed, I will remove the single gang box and install a 2 gang old work box for a little more room
Jeff
Plan:
- Run a red wire from the already switched outlet to the proposed switched outlet plug.
-Of course, break the buss/bond on the power side to isolate the switch and "always-on" lugs.
My question is since the proposed switched outlet already has a neutral and ground from another outlet,
can the red wire be run alone without a neutral and ground? The new switched outlet is in between two outlets.
If a neutral is needed, I will remove the single gang box and install a 2 gang old work box for a little more room
Jeff
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