Quote Originally Posted by Mole2k4
As for running them off a plug? Simply connect the wiring you used to wire up the lights to a plug!
Unfortunately I don't know how to run it off a light switch, it would be along the same methods as explained for powering the light and I could attempt to explain them, although I don't feel it is safe.
If you want I can go through the theory with you although its something I've never done