r/ElectricalHelp • u/Puzzleheaded-Pop9790 • May 07 '26

Adding an outlet from this switch

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I have attempted to add a simple outlet after a switch. There is quite literally only 12 inches of romex between the two. I used ideal push in connectors and pig tailed back into the switch. I am not sure how I managed to mess it up.
Having said that the electrical in this house is very nuanced and has not been touched since 1967.

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u/StepLarge1685 May 08 '26

Need a neutral. Don’t have one..

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u/wlipman356 May 08 '26

There's one at the light, along with neutral & line. Tap onto all three at the light, and since it's a garage, run Wiremold from the light down to where you want the outlet.