Repost bec. I Accidentally Deleted: How does one replace an electrical receptacle with a combo Switch/Outlet?
Question:Electrician Please:Thanks those who answered earlier & got deleted accidently. There is now a normal electrical outlet in the wall & I want to replace it with the Leviton Switch/Outlet. I have an indoor water feature that does NOT have an on/off switch on the device. I must reach behind the water feature & plug it in to turn on & unplug it to turn it off. For this problem, I was sold the Switch / Outlet from H. D. & was told directions for install was in the box. I can't make out the directions. I would like to leave the water feature plugged in at all times and to be able to turn the water feature on/off at the combo outlet's switch. I dont need a GFCI. How do I install the Switch/Outlet? I have only a "small" amount of knowledge with electrical; although, I have changed out outlets before & have installed dimmers and ceiling fans on my own.Below is a corrected link for a description & photo of the switch/outlet:
http://www.leviton.com/oa_html/ibecctpit...
Answers:
if you have a fax number I can fax you a digram of how you should do this
If you look at what you have you will see that there is actually a switch taking up one of the two holes your outlet uses and a single receptacle taking up the other hole of the two.
Shut off the power first. Connect the white wire from the cable going into the box and connect it to the white screw on one side of the receptacle. Now connect the black wire from the cable to one of the two screws on the switch section [if they are unmarked use either screw but if one is dark or says "line" near it use that one.] Now take a small piece of insulated black wire about three or four inches long and strip off a half inch of insulation on each end. Connect one end of that wire to the other screw on the switch. Connect the other end of that wire to the dark screw on the receptacle. Tuck it all back carefully and neatly in the outlet box. Put the retaining screws and plate back. You are ready to turn on the power and flip the switch on and off.
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