We purchase a Conair wall mounted mirror which has a two-prong plug. My previous mirror was direct wired.
Is it safe to cut the plug off the new mirror and direct wire it in the electrical box that already exists?
I am not an electrician but I don't believe what you are proposing is recommended. Why not put a receptacle in the electrical box that already exists and plug the mirror to it?
Thanks for the feedback. This is actually a make-up mirror which pulls very little power. I have an outlet directly but then the cord would be exposed. If I cut off the plug and direct wire it, them I am concerned the wire might get oo hot and cause a fire. Might be an over reaction on my part.
Agreed. :thumbsup: This is what I would do. Even if the receptacle did not exist. I would install the clock type (recessed) receptacle. Then you will not see the cord.
Use the a receptacle that matches the plug on the mirror. Never modify a UL listed device.
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