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Old 07-24-2025, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I read your post 5 times, but I still don't understand what you did or how it relates to installing a television.
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Originally Posted by JoelJohnson View Post
I took an outlet from the bedroom and ran 12/2 wire to a new outlet in a closet behind the bedroom. I then ran a wire to a box for a light switch from the outlet and put in a 3rd box for a LED light at the top of the wall. Educated DYIer.
I was wondering the same thing. Don't see the connection. Does the box at the top of the wall also have a plug in it for a TV?

Putting lighting and outlets on the same circuit is generally something to avoid if possible although its done commonly in remodels for convenience.