That is an option I didn't mention, but since I have a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the attic, I'd really like to make use of it, rather than putting more strain on other circuits. There's also not a grounded outlet near the attic hatch (it's an old house and only a few outlets are 3-prong), so I'd probably have to run it out a window or through the air ducts, either of which will look a little obvious.

From what I understand, replacing a light fixture with an outlet is simply a matter of unscrewing a plate, switching the three wires (black, white, and bare/green) from the fixture to the outlet, and then screwing the new plate on. That seems like the better option to me. I mean I took a semester of Circuits before I changed majors way back in college, so I vaguely understand all the principles. I was hoping someone on here might have experience with this sort of thing and be able to confirm that this is as easy as it looks to be. Anyone?
ourkansaw Reviewed by ourkansaw on . No electrical outlet... what's my best option? So I'm ready to get started with setting up a grow room in my attic, but right now I really only have one major hangup: electrical outlets. The attic has a 20 amp circuit dedicated to it, but no one has installed any outlets. There is a 12/3 NM-B cable that comes out of the insulation in the wall and goes to a switch box with two switches. One of them controls a light socket, the other controls a small fan that can be turned on to vent hot air out of the attic, both of which are along the Rating: 5