Arrangements are included to use an existing receptacle circuit or lights and switch circuits as the source for a new wall outlet.
Add new outlet to existing circuit.
Watch the video to learn how to add a new outlet to an existing run.
Rewire the existing electrical outlet.
This page contains diagrams to add a new electrical outlet to an existing circuit.
Here we have an ideal situation the drywall on one side of the wall has been removed and the wiring is exposed.
It should be understood where the cable comes from and where it is leading to.
Adding a new electrical outlet to an existing run is a straightforward process.
To add a new outlet to a group of receptacles already in place splice the new wires to one.
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.
Plug the circuit tester in to the existing box to be sure the circuit has no.
This prevents you from having to drill through a stud to run the new circuit cable.
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.
Connect the wires of the new cable to the existing wires.
The new outlet should be located on the same side of that stud in the same stud cavity space between neighboring studs.
The existing outlet box is most likely fastened to a wall stud.
Place the stud finder against the wall on either side of the outlet.
Choose an existing outlet in an adjoining room that is close to the place where you would like to add the new outlet.
Strip about 10 inches of plastic sheathing from the new cable to expose the black white and copper wires.
Question how to add a receptacle to an existing circuit.
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.
Measure the distance from this stud to a doorway or the corner of the room.
Check to make sure the wiring will support an outlet.