Recommendation Wire 2 Outlets Together
Wiring 2 outlets with 2 sources.
Wire 2 outlets together. Wiring multiple outlets and a gfci. Wiring them on the same circuit requires jumper wires. 3 strip the ends of the cables with the knife to expose the wires.
There are two ways to wire a double gang outlet which is two duplex receptacles together in a double gang outlet box. I have some limitations in what i do. I m in an apartment with 2 prong outlets.
The white neutral wire is splice to each outlet so they share the return path. Twist clockwise using pliers then screw a wire cap onto the connection. Basic electricians pouch hand tools and a voltage tester.
Another approach to outlet wiring is to create pigtails. In this diagram two outlets are wired in the same box with a separate 120 volt source feeding each. The load terminals on the gfci are not used and it does not protect the other receptacles in the circuit.
All wires are spliced with a pigtail at the devices to pass current to the next. This is also known as a quad receptacle. Beginner to intermediate best if wired by a licensed electrical contractor.
Depends on personal level experience ability to work with tools and the number of gfi outlets that will be added. The black and red wires are both hot and each is connected to one of the receptacles. Wire or rewire multiple outlets in one box.