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May 21, 1:24 PM [GMT -5]
Be sure to wrap the wire clock-wise around the screw. Connect the white wire to the silver screw and the black wire to the brass screw. NOTE: Only ONE wire per screw ever!
November 18, 12:36 PM [GMT -5]
If both rooms are on the same breaker that's a nice way to add an outlet. Couple of words of caution are: 1) Don't overload the circuit. Only a certain number of loads are allowed per breaker. Applicable code and wire gauge dependant so seek the local authority for details. 2) Making orphaned electrical outlets by stealing power from another service can leave you thinking power to the bedroom is all off when the orphaned outlet is still powered from the den. Make sure your electrical panel makes orphan outlets clear. May not even be allowed in some juristrictions.
April 28, 4:14 AM [GMT -5]
good project
gr8
very good
April 28, 4:13 AM [GMT -5]
nice
ggod
February 05, 3:56 PM [GMT -5]
The outlet should have light and dark terminals - white wire to light, black wire to dark, ground (bare) wire to green.
May 26, 6:08 PM [GMT -5]
Not clear as to which screw the black and white wires are to be connected to and what happens if they are not connected to the right screw!!
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