Replacing Electrical Outlet
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Replacing Electrical Outlet
I'm replacing several electrical outlets (something I've done before). Most original outlets had used side wiring, and i have done my replacements in the same way. I've run across one now that was wired with a black and white wire in each of the punch holes on the lower part of the outlet and also a black and white wire on each of the lower side screws. Can I wire the replacement outlet using all four side screws?
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Yes, just adhere to color code. Brass screw is hot/black, and silver screw is neutral /white. That is a preferred way of doing it. If you have more than 2 cables it is better to pigtail all the wires to a single wire and attach them to the screws.
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Most original outlets had used side wiring, and i have done my replacements in the same way
was wired with a black and white wire in each of the punch holes on the lower part of the outlet and also a black and white wire on each of the lower side screws. Can I wire the replacement outlet using all four side screws?