Switched Workbench Light

[PC PaiN]

Picked up my completed work bench from my buddy and I bought a 48" dual fluorescent fixture to mount underneath the riser. This is a plug in style light but I was wondering if it's possible to put a switch on the light?

Would it be ok to cut off the plug, wire to switch, then wire a plug from the switch to the wall outlet?

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Open up the fixture, and install a pull chain, turn type or push button type canopy switch.

Charles

 

[PC PaiN]

Would a normal flip type switch be bad mounted to the side of the bench?

 

[JimVonBaden]

You can use a home type switch inline to the plug. Just mount a box to the side of the bench, route the wire through it, and clip one side of the wire to make the connection through the switch to the light.

Jim

 

[PC PaiN]

Would you guys "make" a new cord to plug into the wall and run to the switch box or just cut the factory cord in half and work with that?

 

[ishiboo]

Would you guys "make" a new cord to plug into the wall and run to the switch box or just cut the factory cord in half and work with that?

I would probably cut it in half, but another option would be to use a metal box with the switch, and just cut an extension cord off and wire it into the switch. Then near the light put a receptacle and connect the two. That way your light just plugs in.

 

[PC PaiN]

I would probably cut it in half, but another option would be to use a metal box with the switch, and just cut an extension cord off and wire it into the switch. Then near the light put a receptacle and connect the two. That way your light just plugs in.

Probably going to end up adding some outlets as well here soon. I already have one on the bench that my buddy put in when he built it so I'm trying to decide if I want to just get a power strip to plug into it or put in actual outlets on it.

 

[Falcon67]

I would just buy a $18 4' T8 shop light at Lowes - they come with a pull chain switch.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_245546-5865...d_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&facetInfo=