Running romex two directions
#1
01-07-14, 02:09 PM
Running romex two directions
First outlet is under electrical box in basement. Running 12-2 wire I would like outlets to the right and to the left of the initial outlet in the circuit. What would my wiring look like at the first circuit?
#2
01-07-14, 02:21 PM
To keep from crowding the first receptacle, I usually pigtail inside the panel. One cable to the below receptacle and left, while the other goes directly right. They will be pigtailed to the same breaker.
#3
01-07-14, 02:27 PM
Running 12-2 wire I would like outlets to the right and to the left of the initial outlet in the circuit.
What would my wiring look like at the first circuit?
You may need a deep box at the first location.
#4
01-08-14, 05:42 AM
You may need a deep box ...
Three xx-2 cables, one point per current carrying conductor: 6 points.
All ground wires (equipment grounding conductors: 1 point
All clamps or fingers inside the box to hold the cables: 1 point
Each device (single or duplex receptacle or switch, etc.): 2 points.
Pigtails: 0 points.
Wire nuts: 0 points.
Total: 10 points
For 12 gauge wires use 2-1/4 cubic inches per point, or 22-1/2 c.i. or larger box needed.
