Some questions.
In picture #1, there's 3 holes and I know that the 3rd one is for ground. Is it okay to use/plug with only 2 prongs?
While in picture 2, I have no clue.

Any suggestions?

by keenredd

3 comments

  1. >there’s 3 holes and I know that the 3rd one is for ground.

    It isn’t. The ground on lighting sockets like that is a protruding prong. The three hole type plug is for a light fixture (typically a chandelier) with two separate connections.

    >Is it okay to use/plug with only 2 prongs?

    It is, though you’ll end up with one inoperative light switch.

    >While in picture 2, I have no clue.

    It’s a simple “sugar cube” connector. [You screw the wires going to the light fixture straight onto the connector](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZOSEgTTyYE). (Or install a plug.)

    >Any suggestions?

    If you’re unsure about electrical connections, please consider hiring a professional.

  2. Normally if you can fit a factory made plugin to a factory made outlet, it should be fine. The second one is basically the first one with the cover part removed, and a connection ”sugar cube” added. You need to attach wires from the lamp to the cube, or install the cover part.

  3. you can get similar cover & socket for fixture #2 from basically any hardware store/supermarket/tokmanni. if your light needs a plug for that, ikea : koppla

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