i installed a new overhead light, but the closest power source is a run of wire between two receptacles. could i splice into this wire or is there a way to come out of one receptacle, into the light switch, then back out of the switch into another receptacle? thanks
Sure, it is technically possible. But not while legally obeying wiring regulations the lighting and power should be on separate circuits suppose that - a few years down the line - someone tried to do something with that light fitting, and went and turned off the lighting circuit to avoid electrocuting themselves. but not the power circuit. I am sure you can imagine the results [edit - 4 thumbs down, gawd.there are some real cowboys out there]
Only if you do it correctly. No electrical connections may be legally or safely made if they are not made inside an approved box. That box must remain accessible.
If you can snake the wire through, you should be able to splice into the receptacle box up through the switch to the light. Don't see a reason to come back down to another receptacle as this will connect it in parallel with the circuit. Make sure you secure the power to those boxes for safety's sake though!!!
just wire straight to the back of one of the receptacles wire from the plug, to the switch, to the light. in a straight line.
