Add New Outlet To Existing Circuit

Rewire the existing electrical outlet.

Add new outlet to existing circuit.

The existing outlet box is most likely fastened to a wall stud. I wired the outlet from the first light but it only works when the switch and lights are on. Watch the video to learn how to add a new outlet to an existing run. Question how to add a receptacle to an existing circuit.

It should be understood where the cable comes from and where it is leading to. Here we have an ideal situation the drywall on one side of the wall has been removed and the wiring is exposed. The new outlet should be located on the same side of that stud in the same stud cavity space between neighboring studs. Run the new cable with sheathing at least two inches up inside the box and double over the excess wires to help hold the cable in place.

Wiring a new outlet to another outlet. Connect the wires of the new cable to the existing wires. This page contains diagrams to add a new electrical outlet to an existing circuit. Strip about 10 inches of plastic sheathing from the new cable to expose the black white and copper wires.

Measure the distance from this stud to a doorway or the corner of the room. Presently i have two lights on a switch and i want to add an outlet so that the outlet is live even when the switch is off. Check to make sure the wiring will support an outlet. Choose an existing outlet in an adjoining room that is close to the place where you would like to add the new outlet.

Plug the circuit tester in to the existing box to be sure the circuit has no. The second light has a wire from the first light also. Arrangements are included to use an existing receptacle circuit or lights and switch circuits as the source for a new wall outlet. Before tapping into an existing circuit to add power for an outlet the line must be verified that it is in fact an outlet circuit and not a line use for switching a light fixture or similar application.

To add a new outlet to a group of receptacles already in place splice the new wires to one.