SAVE $300 EACH!! How to Add an Outlet from Another Outlet

In this video, Chris shows how to add an outlet from another outlet. Technically, there is no limit to the number of outlets on a circuit so it's very common to wire a new outlet from an existing outlet. You are only limited by the amp rating of the circuit, meaning your running devices can't exceed the amperage of the circuit.

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REGARDING THE CONTROVERSY: The two sets of screws on a duplex receptacle weren’t put there as wire connectors; they are needed in case you want to split the two plugs on two different circuits. You can separate the two screws by removing the tab between them.

However, code allows you to use them as wire connectors if you want. But it’s not required.

[Tyler-kbql]

This really made me happy bc I did it and it and got it to work for my grandpa I’m only 13 and I put in a new outlet in less then an hour he was happy and so was I

[jenniedejesus]

This was the easiest explaination ever. You can't mess anything up. Thank you so much for taking your time out to make this video. I just brought a house and they definitely skimmed on the outlets.

[johnpaskevich]

Throughly explained. Not too fast. Perfect for DIYers like myself with so many questions. Definitely following for more videos and tips! Thank you!

[Ka_Gg]

This is a perfect video. Very very simple. Didn't muddy it up with a bunch of nonsense. This probably covers 99% of what people need. Just subscribed.

Thanks for the video!

[brentsharp]

Just completed adding an outlet for my flatscreen behind the tv.
Your video walked me right through it perfectly. I tested everything and it was perfect.
Thank you

[NoMeWithoutYou]

Thank you for a straight to the point tutorial. You're a very good teacher/instructor. Greetings to you and your family.

[JG-nkld]

Hands down the easiest and cleanest explanation I've found!!

[proudboiler]

Great tutorial! Very informative and complete with clear explanations and demonstrations of the process from start to finish. I liked and appreciated that you didn't make it about yourself by trying to be cutesy or show your dog or significant other, etc. Friendly, concise, easy to understand, and at a good pace. Thanks!

[mikep]

Thank you for these very helpful videos! I had a pro electrician install two 20 amp home runs from the house to the shed and I was able to finish the job myself thanks to your videos!!! My plugs and lights are on one 20 amp circuit and the other 20 amp has one dedicated plug for a window air conditioner. Thanks again!!!

[jeannemyers]

Chris, you are an exemplary instructor! Thank you! 😊

[charlesmurray]

OMG! Thank you. Simple, but when you don't know, have many doubts, and you just want to get it done it's frustrating. Without vids like yours... I'd be sunk. Thanks!

[AlongtheRiverLife]

Great video! Of course the trick is always how you get the wires bent and back in the box. I'd like to see you do that. That is the one thing that is always challenging for me.

[Setheskivias]

This is the best presentation. Thank you!

[tenkara]

Very good example. Some may try to daisy chain this when inexperienced, very good explanation. Myself personally I wire nut wires under a wire nut with their pigtail.

[mikep]

Thank you for the tip. Grounding wire connectors were new to me. Thank you for the tip about using the tester. I do so all the time and, just yesterday, I was working on my dog porch. The panel was supposed to shut down 8 outlets, the outside light and the 4 LED ceiling lights. I found a 3 way switch was still hot. The breaker was mislabeled and the inside lights are powered from the adjacent room's lighting circuit. Also I was warned by my electrician to avoid quick connectors. He had a couple get hot and melt; he thought because the metal connection is so thin. If wires are twisted together, 3 three wires shouldn't overheat using a proper sized wire nut. Also, my house was built with the cheapest outlets, so I replaced them with Leviton's upgraded outlets. My other home center stopped stocking Leviton, but seemed to have similar. Those are both great, excepting the metal back plate is also a ground strip.. usually still better than the 39 cent variety. When the dog porch was completed, I had the contractor install the outlets. Somehow the hot wire rubbed against that metal back plate. I'm not sure why, but after a few years, when plugging something into that outlet, the hot would come into contact with ground, so always make sure all that extra wire is tucked away from the back of the outlet. In my case it was never enough spark to trip the GFI or breaker but, after 6 years, melted the insulation off the last 1 1/2 inches of the black wire.

[tomdayton]

A perfect video! I watched it twice and was able to add a GFCI outlet under my kitchen sink! It was a bit of a pain cutting through the back of the cabinet, then drywall, and trying to strip wires with the disposal in the way while on my back, but it turned out perfectly. Next time I'll do a little more pre-planning! 😂 Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[randyo]

Very good video. Regarding the overheat/over current from fastening both hots to the gold screw. Because of the shunt between the gold screws/post electrically they are the same whether individually attached or using the wago. Personally I like the wago far above screwing down to the post. Thanks

[Gunco]

Thank you for thoroughly explaining it and dumbing it down to my level.

[learnguitarat]

Super helpful! I'm adding to my basement (exposed studs behind wall and garage (exposes studs). Your tip about the Wago connectors was especially helpful.