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Hi Rick,
I want to wire two duplex receptacles in a double sized box.
Would you be able to send me a diagram or e-mail me details for a electric dummy.
Thanks,
Richard
Hi Richard.
The normal way of doing this is to wire each terminal on each device with a short (6") pigtail. That is, a piece of black wire connected to the brass colored screw of device #1, and another short piece of black wire connected to the brass screw on device #2. Then take both of these wires and connect to the incoming black wire, using a wirenut. Do the same for the white wires to the silver screws, and for the ground wires to the green grounding screws.
You might want to check www.danswiringpage.com for diagrams. I can't remember if he has a diagram for this setup, but it might give you some ideas.
Good luck.
Rick Miell
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| Comment | thank YOU Rick, that is just what the doctor ordered. I now have four outlets active thanks to you. God bless. Richard | ||
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This site answers questions related to home electrical wiring, home wiring, general electrical help,and other electrical questions related to aleternating current (AC). You can find help on the National Electical Code, home electrical issues, wiring electrical outlets, installing lighting, electrical grounding, and general electrical help for do-it-yourself projects not require an electrician. If you do not see your home electrical wiring question answered in this area then please ask your electrical wiring question here
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Rick Miell
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Past County electrical inspector, hold St. of Colorado Master license, will try to answer any electrical question with Code related answers.
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State of Colorado Master Electrician. Past County Electricial Inspector (15 years)
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