Submitted by UniqUzrNme t3_zw6ugn in DIY
I want to add a switched outlet to an existing switched circuit, because I want to plug in a shop light and have it switched along with the hard-wired fixture. A lot of words there, just to be clear that I want a switched outlet.
Diagram here. How should I tap into this to run to the outlet? I didn’t find any examples online of tapping into a circuit like this. TIA!
Edit: Adding pictures of the fixture/junction box and the switch. The source definitely goes to the fixture, then the switch. I did not wire this, the house has had several owners. If this is not to code, do I need to bring in an electrician? If so I guess I’ll forget about adding the switched outlet and just keep plugging & unplugging the shop light.
DieDae t1_j1t5qvp wrote
You want to tap into the load side of the switch and wire nut the blacks together and whites together.