The house wiring going to the light fixture junction box is likely the same
size as the rest of the house. However the fixture wires are much smaller
usually a number 18 which is good for about 5 amps. So if you just screwed
something into the socket as the old style adapters you have a 5 amp wire and
no ground.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Doucet
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
Does a light socket have less juice going to it than an electrical outlet?
At 08:36 PM 1/21/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Dear Jennifer:
>I would think that your light socket would have
>enough capacity to run your computer and related
>equipment, but I would prefer to install a
>standard outlet in the closet, and if you need
>the light, I am sure that it would be a fairly
>simple matter to install both a light socket and
>an outlet. If this socket is switched by a wall
>switch, it would be all the more handy.
>
>Yours Truly,
>
>Clifford Wilson
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Jennifer Jackson
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected]
>Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:24 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
>
>Hello Everyone,
>
>I am doing a lot of reorganizing in my home
>since the flood last week. It has certainly
>encouraged me in my desire to downsize and
>declutter. One of the things I have done is to
>get rid of the giant desk that used to
>monopolize my dining room and I am planning to
>set up my computer and all it's accessories
>inside the closet that is under my stairs.
>Everything is going to fit nicely, but I am not
>certain about my best choice for the electrical supply.
>
>I could, of course, just run a power strip with
>a long cord around the corner to the nearest
>outlet outside the closet. This however creates
>an unsightly hazard that collects dust and
>stuff. There is a light socket on the wall, and
>I have considered getting one of those outlet
>adapters to screw into that, but I am concerned
>that it might not be meant to have that much of
>an electrical draw on it. My third idea is to
>use the bit on the drill that is used for
>installing deadbolts and making a small round
>whole in the wall that is shared with my living
>room and just plugging it into the outlet there.
>Lastly, I could have an electrician or some
>other skilled person install a new outlet in the closet.
>
>I want to be safe and use the minimum amount of
>expense and effort on this. So given that, what are your thoughts please?
>
>Jennifer
>
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