It incorporates a combination light switch outlet photo 11.
Wiring new porch light.
Take a pencil and mark where you want to add the porch light.
For added security program the lights to stay on until dawn.
Turn the power back on and test the light switch combination.
Today we re going to install a porch light to the side of our home.
For convenience and security wire porch lights with a programmable switch.
You should locate the junction box for the porch and place the light as close as you can to it so that you have less wire to run to the new light.
This is a pretty straightforward project and doesn t require cutting the sidings of the.
The outlet is always hot and the switch controls only the light.
If you don t have an outdoor box to tap in to consider installing one on your house.
Set them to go on at dusk and off at bedtime.
Step 1 mark the area where the light will be added.
Such switches have override options for turning the light on and off at will.