How to wire an outlet to a switch (half hot receptacle)

In this video, we learn how to wire a half hot receptacle, which is useful if you want to control an outlet with a light switch.

edit: 12-9-17 Its over 9000!!!! Thanks everyone.

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[SheilaSpencer]

Thank you so much for this video!!!
So many videos are just a waste of time, with background music, special effects, promoting and basically too much talking about nothing.
THIS video was the most informative and clear instructional video I've seen in a long time! And it's now 2022 so that's saying something!
This is def going to help me rewire a bathroom switch/light.
Thank you for your clear simple instructions without making us feel like beginners!

[whenifeellow]

"Break tab"! that was it! Gawd damnit, that's what I needed! You are a hero, sir.

[Rustyhook]

Best video I have seen how to change out 1/2 outlet. Really helped me. Thank You.

[lawrencefulton]

Great video. I was able to follow the instructions exactly to wire a half hot that turns on LEDs in the closet with the light switch and retains always hot on the upper half. Very straightforward and easy to follow.

[TreStylesChannel]

This video is straight to the point and not only is it helpful but it actually works just the way he expertly explains it. Kudos man.

[brianb]

Thank you for this. I moved into a house recently and one of my outlets was setup this way and I couldn't figure out how they only had one outlet on the switch in a duplex. This explained it. Thanks so much.

[WhiteBrd]

Great video, straight to the point. You did the same thing in under 5 minutes that others have shown with extra jibber jabber and nonsense in about 18-25 minutes. Will be referencing this to make sure I get mine wired up correctly.

[Sean-vygj]

The exact video I've been looking for, have some switched outlets acting up and want to replace them. Thanks for the great info.

[milt]

Thank you for a simple to follow guide to installing a half hot receptacle

[rustyshackelman]

Thank you sooo much for making this video. It helped me out big time! Also glad you made it short and to the point and very easy to understand! You rock! 🙏

[rickyespinoza]

Saved my life with this vid. And probably everyone else who lives in my home lol clear, fast and to the point.

[toniviudez]

Most easy to follow and helpful video to make a controlled/half-hot receptacle. Thanks for sharing.

[korikutzler]

This was perfect. I got it on the first try after watching your video but had messed it up the first time with a more wordy version.

[raywhite]

Very helpful and very clear directions. The only thing I had to do different was make the top half the switched half. Easy peasy. Thank you.

[rdefendr]

Thank you this video helped me add an outlet at the top of my kitchen cabinets from existing outlet back down to dimmer switch for led strip lighting.

[christopherlee]

These videos are invaluable to an apprentice. Thanks!

[Aeiouley]

Awesome video! Perfect tutorial for the garbage disposal outlet!

[jeffd]

great video - you guided me through a replacement and I appreciate the straightforward way you presented it...well done and thank you. I mistakenly cut through both hot and neutral sides on the socket...rookie mistake!!

[TheMAVENfan]

Thank so much for taking part of your time to educate us.

[jimh]

Tyler,
Helpful video! Explained very simple and filmed so the viewer can see exactly how it's done.