Wiring A Switched Outlet. Strip back about of insulation from the black and white wires. Wiring an outlet to a switch loop.
The wiring and connections will depend on where the power enters the circuit. How to wire a switch receptacle. The black wire from the switch connects to the hot on the receptacle.
Wiring an outlet to a switch loop.
You will see at least one 2 wire cable and the added romex 3 wire cable that you re connecting to the outlet. Alternatively it is possible to have a split outlet where one half of the outlet is switched and the other half is live at all times. How to wire a switched outlet that gets its power from the switch box. Generally speaking the outlet would get wired the same as if it were a light fixture.
