Convert Pull String to Wall Switch
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those that live where the new 2011 NEC code is in effect, please read
'2011
NEC New Rule 'Switch Connections' If this
applies to you, the switch wiring options that is in compliance with
this new rule will be indicated bellow as '2011 NEC compliant' |
Home builders usually do not finish your basement when
building a new home, in fact they will often recommend that you do not
do renovations in the basement until a period of one year has passed;
this is to allow the builder to be able to repair any issues that may
have been overlooked or have developed at the time the home was built or
soon after moving into the home.
Lighting in the unfinished basement is usually very basic
and usually consists of a few single pull string controlled / switched
fixtures. At some point most homeowners will decide to make better use
and expand their living space by doing renovations on the basement
floor. Along with careful planning on how to use the space as
effectively as possible, and the need to run some new circuits to feed
outlets, GFI circuits / outlets for bathrooms, and possibly special
circuits for appliances if a kitchen is included in the plans for
the basement, you would likely want to change those pull string basic
lighting fixtures to fixtures that are more appealing and controlled by
wall switches.
The articles bellow will show you how with step by step
instructions on how to convert you existing pull string lighting
fixtures to those that are controlled by wall switches.
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the desired selection bellow
Written: June 21, 2013
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Read / Released: July 10, 2013 By: Donald Kerr
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