3 Wire Switch To Outlet. The black cable wire runs from the switch to the bottom half of the outlet. These electrical wiring diagrams show typical connections.
The diagram below shows the power entering the circuit at the grounded outlet box location then sending power up to the switch and a switched leg back down to the outlet. Replace the outlet s cover plate. Wiring outlets to not be controlled by a switch.
Here 3 wire cable is run from a double pole circuit breaker providing an independent 120 volts to two sets of multiple outlets.
Replace the outlet s cover plate. To connect the switches simply score the wire with your wire stripper and push the insulation to expose about 3 4 in. Three wire cable runs from the switch to the outlet providing two hot wires to that location. Replace the outlet s cover plate.