View Full Version : Plug-in Wall Sconces? Wiring Adapters?


HTtom
09-05-09, 02:41 PM
I found the perfect wall sconces, but they're made to be hard wired. Is there an adapter I can buy to plug them into a normal outlet?

I found a few posts by searching, but none really touched on this other than one person mentioning they had an electrician rewire some.

Scopeguy
09-05-09, 02:53 PM
Um, Why wouldn't you want them hard wired?

mbec
09-05-09, 07:32 PM
Short answer: the adapter you seek is commonly called "lamp cord" :D:D:D


And to kick off the long answer (that I don't really think you want) :

1) you will violate the UL listing, and therefor NEC 110.3b
2) Urgent to the safety of you and your's: any conductive portions of the fixture likely to become energized need to be effectively bonded to the equipment grounding conductor, which in in turn means you'll need to use a 3 prong cord. If this is not performed properly, your fixture will be a legitimate safety hazard.
3) Additionally, You must maintain proper polarity or you will create a screw shell hazard

IMO, because you needed to ask the question, I recommend you either have a professional perform the modification (or for that matter install it as intended by the MFR), or look for another fixture (IKEA has many that plug in)


Rob