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	Subject - Outdoor lighting debbie Hello, Can I buy an outside light fixture that is hard wired and convert it to a plug in Debbie frenchelectrician debbie: majorty of the outdoor light fixure useally not convrtable but depending on what kind of outdoor fixure it is floodlight or what ?? sometime can use the weatherproof box with proper cord assambly can do it but really there are few outdoor fixures that they listed for outdoor usage too . merci, marc KSsparky Your local AHJ might take exception to your altering the fixture. If you are still going to install the fixture outside, it would seem the additional rules you would have to meet, such as the outlet you plug into remaining weatherproof, the cord being rated for outdoor use, etc. would be more trouble than it was worth. Are you wanting the light to be portable, or is there some other reason to make it cord and plug connected ? Ryan_J How would you satidsy 400.7/400.8? aussiesparky Debbie I'll take the standard electricians line on this one. Buy the light fixture that you need and spend the extra few dollars to have it installed by a licenced electrician. It will probably save you a lot of trouble. cs409 just installed an outside light, that had 3 different ways to install....traditional next to door, etc,,,replace a gas lite on a pole in the yard with this unit, or hanging swag install,,,was a neat light,,,i didnt purchase, cus. did, so i do not know where they purchased..... renosteinke Debbie- I can't give a complete answer, as I just don't have enough information. It is certainly possible- but it may be a bit more involved than simply sticking a plug on it! Making such a change will convert a "fixture" into an "appliance." Different parts of the NEC, and different UL standards, are relevant for each use. Probably the two most important things to keep in mind is that the cord must be protected from strain and abrasion, and that the fixture must keep out dirt, etc. The heat generated by the bulb, and the fragile nature of bulbs, should also be considered.