I have been looking through various wiring books and threads on this board regarding pigtails at receptacles. I'm finding mixed messages. I'm trying to make sure I understand... As I get it, pigtailing is not required, but is preferred. It is required at least for the neutral connection of a multi-wire circuit, as I understand it so the device does not become "part" of the circuit and failure of the device won't result in interruption of the neutral. Is all this correct? Is there a good reason not to use both sets of screw connections on a middle-of-the-run receptacle rather than pigtails? No multi-wire circuits. This board has been very helpful with my project. Thanks.

Hi There is times when I use a outlet and it seems if it gets overloaded ( an example is I went to use my table saw and it started for a split second and would not run,all plugs in that circuit shut down also,but the breaker did not trip. After about 2-3 minutes it is fine) What is wrong. Is the breaker to big? I have a 30 amp breaker. Do I need to put 20 amp. The circuit has a few plugs and a light for my garage. Thanks for any help. Mike