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Electrical Wiring for Outdoor Christmas Lights

How can I control my Christmas lights from a switch? How to Wire a Switched Outlet to Control Your Christmas Lights, The basics for installing a switch controlled outlet for Christmas holiday lights.

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Christmas Lights Controlled by a Switch
Electric Question: How tin I control my Christmas Lights from a Switch?

I Desire to Control My Christmas Lights Using the Following Method:

I want to install electric wiring for a switched, cease run GFI outlet so I tin plug in some Christmas lights.
There is an existing outlet 30′ abroad from where I want to install the switched outlet.
The existing outlet controlled by a new single pole switch.
The switched outlet to exist protected for Footing Mistake GFI.

How should this be wired?

This electrical question came from: Steve, a Homeowner from Anaheim, California.

Dave's Reply:
Thank you for your electrical wiring question Steve.

Electrical Wiring for Christmas Lights

Application: Switch Control for Christmas Lights.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – Depending on the home circuit wiring for this application.
Tools Required: Bones Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester and a fiberglass or non-metal ladder.
Estimated Fourth dimension: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools and work from a ladder.
Precaution: Identify the circuit or power source, plow it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Notice: Installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.

How to Wire a Switched Outlet to for your Christmas Lights

Control Christmas lights from a switch or utilise a wireless control, an like shooting fish in a barrel to practice projection with parts that are available at about hardware stores.

Example: The Nuts of Installing a Switch Controlled Outlet for Christmas Vacation Lights

Select the outlet that will exist used for the Christmas lights.
Intercept the electrical circuit power at the existing outlet.
Install a type-NM cable from the outlet to the desired switch location to create a switched loop.
From the intercepted ability location, the switched power is installed to the desired Christmas light outlet using approved wiring methods and ground fault protection.
If the intercepted ability location is outdoor, then a weather resistant GFCI Receptacle outlet should be installed. The following are some options to consider:
- Weather Resistant GFCI Receptacle.
  - Annotation: Weather Resistant cover is required.
- Extension Cord sets with GFCI Protection.
For automatic control for the lights, yous may as well consider installing a Wireless Remote Switch which could save y'all a lot of time and money.
Another choice for automatic light control would be to install a programmable time switch for automatic on and off control adequacy.
Go on in mind that all of the outdoor wiring should exist installed using approved weatherproof and rain tight materials for each specific device.
The electrical materials to be installed must exist designed according to electric codes as they use to your specific application.
Electric wiring for projects must be installed with a allow and be inspected according to your local building department.
NOTE: Electrical wiring projects such as this are best installed past a licensed electrical contractor.

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