First, I know nothing about electricity. With that in mind, would it be possible to change the light switch box to either a switch and an acceptable socket, or eliminate the light switch entirely and make it a socket? I don't know if a light is needed in the space and perhaps a lamp could be plugged in when needed. Just pondering, Betsy At 06:53 AM 1/24/2010, you wrote: > > >On further reading, I agree with Dale and Dan, the light socket doesn't have >a safety ground, therefore any surge protectors etc. will be ineffective and >your computer will be even more vulnerable to damage from electrical surges, >close lightning, etc. > >An electrician might charge you a bundle and therefore not be practical, but >you should reallyy have a fairly short run of cords to a properly installed >and grounded 3 prong socket > >I think a 15 amp circuit is plenty as long as it isn't shared with other >heavy appliances, heaters etc. > >Tom Fowle > >On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 07:36:14AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: > > I agree with Scott, Ron, Dale, and Bob. I don't like the idea of using > > the light socket as an outlet for many reasons, grounding being a big one, > > accidentally ripping the fixture out of the ceiling being another. Maybe > > someone with more knowledge than I can weigh in with some real > > information, but I didn't think that a light socket was designed to pull a > > lot of current through it. A computer, speakers, and monitor shouldn't be > > drawing 15 amps or anything, but still. > > > > If the outlet in the living room is on the outside of the closet wall, it > > would be easy enough to put an outlet in the closet, or turn the existing > > one around. > > > > I realize you may not want to do that work yourself, and electricians > > don't come cheap. So, I'm not sure what the best solution is for you. > > > > Sorry, just wanted to reinforce what others have said so far. > > > > -- > > Blue skies. > > Dan Rossi > > Carnegie Mellon University. > > E-Mail:<mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu>[email protected] > > Tel:(412) 268-9081 >
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