So I take it from the reviews that this light does not plug into the wall but has hardwiring?What does that mean in layman's terms, how can I use it?
1429361
No it does not plug into the wall. Tk use this. It needs to be wired into the buildings power.
1429362
Hardwiring just means that it needs to be hooked up to the electrical wires in your wall as opposed to just plugging it in like a lamp.
597668
Hard wired means the wiring is in the wall, like a light fixture on the wall or ceiling. The light does not have a cord to plug in.
573507
It doesn't plug in..so I guess it's hard wire. My husband had to install it where our other light fixture was
2168298
The question as posed implies cutting off the power supply plug and hard wiring the wire into a conventional light switch which would be a no no because the plug-in power supply in this package contains a transformer to reduce the voltage to 12 Volts. This really isn't the right package if one wants to control the lights from a dedicated wall switch. I would suggest the customer go direct to InspiredLED.com. I can't overstate how easy it is to deal with people on line. They'll fix you up in no time once they have an idea what your wishes are. Send them dimensions and ideally a photo(s) of where you want lights and they will return it with a worked up layout, parts list and costing. The question as posed implies cutting off the power supply plug and hard wiring the wire into a conventional light switch which would be a no no because the plug-in power supply in this package contains a transformer to reduce the voltage to 12 Volts. This really isn't the right package if one wants to control the lights from a dedicated wall switch. I would suggest the customer go direct to InspiredLED.com. I can't overstate how easy it is to deal with people on line. They'll fix you up in no time once they have an idea what your wishes are. Send them dimensions and ideally a photo(s) of... » Read More The question as posed implies cutting off the power supply plug and hard wiring the wire into a conventional light switch which would be a no no because the plug-in power supply in this package contains a transformer to reduce the voltage to 12 Volts. This really isn't the right package if one wants to control the lights from a dedicated wall switch. I would suggest the customer go direct to InspiredLED.com. I can't overstate how easy it is to deal with people on line. They'll fix you up in no time once they have an idea what your wishes are. Send them dimensions and ideally a photo(s) of where you want lights and they will return it with a worked up layout, parts list and costing. « Show Less
2051948
I think others have answered your question but the bottom line is that this light will light up in a power failure or when unplugged from the wall.All you need to do is turn on the light and then plug into an electrical outlet. The light will turn off when plugged in. It will light up if power is lost at the electrical outlet (or you unplug it from the outlet).BTW, I have bought a variety of emergency lights (when this particular light was not in stock) and this is the best emergency light.If you are looking for a night light that doubles as an emergency light then this will not meet that requirement. I think others have answered your question but the bottom line is that this light will light up in a power failure or when unplugged from the wall.All you need to do is turn on the light and then plug into an electrical outlet. The light will turn off when plugged in. It will light up if power is lost at the electrical outlet (or you unplug it from the outlet).BTW, I have bought a variety of emergency lights (when this particular light was not in stock) and this is the best emergency light.If you are looking for a night light that doubles as an emergency light then this... » Read More I think others have answered your question but the bottom line is that this light will light up in a power failure or when unplugged from the wall.All you need to do is turn on the light and then plug into an electrical outlet. The light will turn off when plugged in. It will light up if power is lost at the electrical outlet (or you unplug it from the outlet).BTW, I have bought a variety of emergency lights (when this particular light was not in stock) and this is the best emergency light.If you are looking for a night light that doubles as an emergency light then this will not meet that requirement. « Show Less
341006
Hardwired. I didn't find a plug in version close enough to this to suit my taste, so I opted to modify this one. I bought and installed a straight blade angle plug, so now mine is plugged into the wall. This is about as simple a DIY project as it gets (you only need a screw driver), you'd probably spend more time hanging the lamp than adding the plug.
53180
We have not installed this unit yet, but I checked it and there is no way it can be plugged into a wall outlet that I can see. You can get battery-operated detectors, which we have in addition to the hard-wired units, and I suggest you get a couple of those.
584923
No, it's not plug in. I'm renting too, though, I just had someone from taskrabbit.com install it and saved the old chandelier to reinstall upon the time I move out.
272489
You can hardwire them, or plug them in. I have mine hardwired, but you need to keep that adapter that comes with it. So you have light --&gt; adapter --&gt; hardwired. Or you can do light --&gt; adapter --&gt; plug into outlet.
1559809
It's got no connection, just the wires. You make the connection to wall or ceiling outlet yourself. The directions that come with it are easy to follow, and it only takes a few minutes to do.I'm still quite pleased with this light fixture :)
1052977
Hi. We installed this lamp as a replacement for our direct wiried wall lamp. We did not try to make it a plug in, so I regret we cannot help. We do love the lamp. Good luck.
415510
It is a beautiful light , you only need plug connect the light .find out around your house extension cords which You do not use and connect ( long or short ) I do not know why the company do not complete and sale a little higher but safety
2086008
You unplug it and never plug it in again. One of the reviews on Amazon describes adding a capacitor in the receiver/controller, but that was more than I was willing to do so I bought a new light set. It is more expensive, but works great.
1484873
So from my experience, as well as from some of the reviews, this light is good only if you get the correct parts which it seems like doesn't always happen. I'm not sure why the company only gives you pictures on how to set up a softbox....which really isn't rocket science. It should have pictures on how to mount the light in the event that a part was not manufactured properly (as is the case with me so they're sending me a replacement piece). Call the company. They'll help you out.
1607031
No, it is hard-wired. We converted it to a plug-in style by purchasing a "kit" at Lowes'..the light is beautiful!!
346013
I have never tried plugging it into a wall outlet, I always charge them off the USB port on my home computer. Mine does light up like the picture shows. I have had this for quite a while and no issues.
626277
Thats what is supposed to do with out having to use a wall outlet. so far ive had no luck with mine. Sorry