Connecting a light switch to a duplex plug outlet

Connecting a light switch to a duplex plug outlet is something every do it yourselfer needs to know. Have you ever wondered how to connect the wires coming from a light switch,to the duplex plug outlet in such a way, to where there is power to the top outlet plug all the time & the bottom portion of the duplex plug is only connected to the light switch?.....how do you do that? It's easy to connect a duplex outlet plug to a light switch....when you know how. Wath as "joe" shows you how easy it is, connecting a light switch to a duplex plug outlet.

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• how to hook up a duplex plug
• how to install a light switch
• connecting a switch to a plug
• connecting a switch
• installing a duplex plux
• installing a plug
• installing a plug outlet
• installing a wall outlet
• videojoeknows
• home improvement electrical
• connecting a plug to a switch

[lisapiglett]

THANKS! This solved my problem!

[VideoJoeKnows]

@lisapiglett Glad this video helped you with your project. I've got more instore for you on my channel. All you have to do is keep watching! Thanks for your comments. Joe :0

[nightflyer1j]

Just wanted to thank-you for the video as it did help me! I couldn't figure out why my wall switch was not working and as soon as you mentioned breaking the tab that solved it for me! Keep posting your videos as it was helpful to me maybe not to others. A great man once said, "You can please most of the people some of the time. Some of the people most of the time. but none of the people all of the time!"



[VideoJoeKnows]

@nightflyer1j Your saying is so true. I figured there would be someone out there who would appreciate 'joe' spending his efforts on making this short video. Thanks for letting him know! :0

[waltme1]

"MAKE SURE YOU KINDA UNDERSTAND HOW TO MAKE AN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO"...this video sucked duded...it explained very little

[VideoJoeKnows]

@waltme1 I've received some other negative responses, on this video, too. I thought I was explaining it properly, to where the viewer would understand the concept better. I guess I struck out with you. Sorry. I hope this doesn't prevent you from watching any of my other videos. There's some good stuff on my channel. There might be something there to benefit you, on yur next preoject for (you fill in the blank). Thanks for commenting & I will try to do better. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@bullydogbean I'm sorry to hear that "joe" was not any help to you. Sometimes he can go on a bit but most of the stuff "joe" has to say, helps people with their projects. I know "joe" first hand & he really cares about helping however that may be. Give "joe" another try & view some of his other videos. I'll have a little talk with him to see if he can't do better next time. Thanks for your constructive comments & spending the time to let your voice be heard. :0

[bullydogbean]

I WANT TO PUNCH U IN THE NECK! That was the worst explaination ive ever heard. Confusing and just too much BS. U were no help. 

[VideoJoeKnows]

@jenzeppelin You don't have to envy the heck out of them anymore. Keep watching these videos & you can feel more comfortable in knowing that if an average "joe" like myself can do it, you can do it too. If you have questions, let me know & I will be there. Just ask. Be brave Jen! Joe :0

[jenzeppelin]

@VideoJoeKnows If I could practice on something that wasn't connected to the walls that surround me, I may be more brave, lol. :) I think it's the fact it's my own home which makes me not want to mess with it. However, I have known many people over the years who dive into this sort of task with fearless minds, and, quite honestly, I envy the heck out of them.