I am wanting to add a plug in outlet to one side of my dual motion light sensor. Is this outlet only gong to work when the sensor light comes on? Or will it have a constant electrical feed?
I am wanting to add a plug in outlet to one side of my dual motion light sensor. Is this outlet only gong to work when the sensor light comes on? Or will it have a constant electrical feed?
If I understand correctly, you'd like to screw a plug adapter into one of the bulb sockets on your flood light. If so, here are the caveats that come to mind:
In general, it's not a good idea. Used with caution, it could work for a short run of holiday lights, for example, without issue.
Yes, that will be fine. Those 2-light sensors are packaged units that get supplied always-hot. You can tap that.
You should turn off the breaker before doing any work.
Most flood lights have a interior wall switch that regulates when they work or not.
For wiring an external weather rated receptacle that is GFCI protected and accessible, you probably should put the GFCI in the panel as a breaker ( not always a DIY job ). Per 2017 NEC the GFCI should be accessible.
When wiring the the GFCI protected receptacle to the light, you should see a black, red, white, and ground. The black wire would be pig-tailed to supply the permanent power.
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