Socket in Attic/Loft

ampalert

Hi,
I want to put a Socket in my attic. What is best method for this. How to I go about doing this with little disruption to building?

Thanks for any information

joed

Find power source.
Run cable.
Install box and receptacle.

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ampalert

Thanks Joed. My question was really to find out what the best power source would be? I have easy access to the lighting circuit but I dont think I should be taking power from that to power a socket.

biggles

if you have a light in the ceiling it should have a 115V feed to it that the wall switch controls there is a source or snake down the wall to a wall socket and take it off there

SD515

Ampalert, as mentioned in your other thread, please provide your location.

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Kyle

Just because you can, doesn't always mean you should

joed

It depends what else is on the circuit and what you intend to use the new receptacle for. There is no problem pulling power from the light to run a new light in the attic. Just make sure the old light has an unswitched power source or your new attic light will only work if the the other light is on.

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ampalert

Hi all, thanks for your replies. However, please note that this thread is completely independent of all other threads. I want a socket in my attic so as to be able to power electrical tools, radio etc. My other thread refers to a sensor light which i will be pulling wire into the house (bedroom) and pluging directly into an existent socket.
In this thread, I was just asking where best to get a power source to supply a new socket in the attic?

mnp13

A wire in the wall

Seriously though, it all depends on what is already up there. If you have a circuit that is only running some lights, it could probably take the load of an outlet. If you're going to be running major power tools, then it may be best to run a line directly to your panel and put it on it's own circuit.

In the last three days I have mapped every light and outlet in my house, so I know exactly what is powered were and what the loads are on each one. It's a pain in the neck, but is actually very useful. You may want to start by doing that, and then decide if you can add the load to something that is already run.

frenchelectrican

Useally can find other luminarie socket however the tricky part is that you have either Ring or Radial circuit that will make the differnce on how it you can wired it up in safe manner.

Normally I rather not bother with Ring circuits they are pain in butt to deal with it if not prepared for it and also with Ring circuits you will need a fused socket there anyway.

And the last thing which wire colour format you are on there is two verison a new one and old one so it will make the differnce on that.

Merci,
Marc

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