Tapping Into 120v Question
I should know this, but don't so here goes-- Can I cut the three 120v wires to a receptacle and insert a set of wires to another receptacle so that there are three wire nuts each with three wires? ...
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BFL13 wrote:
Thanks for all the info. I was also worried about series or parallel (whichever it is!) getting in on a "string" of receptacles "sideways" like that, if that reduces the power available at the "sideways" receptacle. If so, will it still work for size with the 15a breaker on the original "string" circuit?
I could be using "string" improperly there; I know that "string" means solar panels in series, but that might be a different use of the word.
The proper term is "circuit".
AC power is always parallel. For outlets, just keep the blacks together and the whites together. Resizing the breaker is not required. You are allowed to have a large number of outlets on one 15A circuit. You may not like this if you have multiple items that draw a lot of current (like a microwave and an A/C unit) which will cause the breaker to trip.
There are multiple ways to "tap" the circuit within an electrical junction box (where the outlet is mounted). The biggest problem is using the limited amount of wire that is there to complete the task. Lots of YouTube videos on adding an outlet. Watch a couple.
bid_time wrote:
I thik you should find someone that knows what they are doing. Your questions and comments are worrisome and shocking.
Good suggestion ! "A man has to know his limitations !"
