Converting switched outlet to a split outlet? Possible?

That isn’t what the OP is asking for at all.

I assume this would be what most people have under their kitchen sinks for their dishwasher and garbage disposal outlets. Disposal is on a switch, dishwasher is always hot. Maybe look this up?

Yes its possible.
I had a garbage disposal plugged in to a switched outlet that I converted to a always on on one outlet and switched on the other outlet.

Of course my switch was part of the gang box so all the wiring was right there. If your switch is not part of the gang box you would probably need to run more wiring from the outlet to the switch. If this isn't possible then yes going the smart outlet is probably the better solution.

Yes converting back from a split to a non split is easy.

I'm having a hard time picturing why I can't do this, because everything I'm seeing online basically shows that you just split the hot line at the outlet, one goes to each outlet and one goes to the switch?

ETA: This is not my picture, you can tell because the drawing is too nice

But this is exactly what I'm trying to do. Anyone know if there's any issues with doing this? I found a video where "This Old House" did this exact thing, so it seems legit?

ETA2: I'm an idiot, I'm almost positive this is the end of a line. So there's only one set of wires going. Basically I'm screwed. Re running wire isn't possible for this.

This issue you have is your line voltage currently goes to your switch first and you have 1 wire going to the outlet.

You can't do what you want unless you pull new wire to the outlet.


As poster above said, you could do it with a smart switch and outlet. You also need a automation hub.

I can’t rerun really. Just no way.

What if I added an outlet? It’s just an outlet on top of my cabinet. Could I then have one always hot? Pretty sure no as the switch is cutting all power right? I’m trying to think here, I’d rather not use a smart device.

If you were near me I would offer to take a look at what you have. Ultimately, to do what you want, you need to have unswitched power at your outlet. And you need three conductors and a ground minimum. Without three conductors, there is no safe way to have power continuously and a switched outlet.