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11-12-15, 12:05 AM

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3way Duplex Switched Outlet

I have a 3way half switched half hot outlet currently and am hoping to use the outlet to feed another above it. What options do I have? Im guessing it was set up for lighting, but we do not use the outlet switched currently. Ideally Id like to make the entire outlet switched and feed the new outlet.

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11-12-15, 01:46 AM

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If the box has enough space for a new cable you would run the cable to the new box and splice it to either the switched or hot wires on the old receptacle.

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