One of the worst things that an electrician or home
builder can do is not to install electrical outlets in basements,
garages and other areas where people might need them.
Most electrical outlets use larger wires than those used for lighting.
Most building codes require 12 gauge electrical wire for electrical
outlets and 14 gauge electrical wire for lighting.
(It's kind of confusing, but the larger the gauge of
wire, the smaller it actually is.)
There is a reason for this. Most electrical items like power tools and
kitchen appliances, used more electrical power than an ordinary light
bulb does.
With that said, could you imagine using an electrical outlet light
fixture like the one shown in the picture above to operate an air
compressor and a couple of power tools in a garage that doesn't have any
electrical outlets.
I'm not suggesting that it won't work for a while, but there is a good
chance that eventually you will burn one of the electrical cords, power
tools or even the electrical outlet light fixture itself.
Home Repair Tip: I don't know why they sell items like electrical outlet
light fixtures, but they do and have been selling them for a long time.
Don't forget that you should always read the manufacturers installation
and usage instructions, before using anything.
If it's possible, hire an electrician to install a new electrical
outlet, so that you can avoid using electrical outlet light fixture
items like the one in the picture above. Electrical safety usually
starts with a lot of common sense.
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