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How to add second receptacle to the same line?

I know it sounds rudimentary, but I'd like to make sure I'm doing it right.
I have two dedicated power lines with one duplex receptacle on each, that I want to add another two duplex receptacles to.
I have an idea, but not sure it's the right one. I don't really want to call an electrician for that. I installed receptacles before, so that shouldn't be a problem.
thanks in advance
maril555
maril555 OP
619 posts
 
Did it already and lived!
Wasn't too bad.
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maril555 OP
619 posts
 
Mental,
Why do you think it would be better?
sid42
302 posts
 
I'm sure you've figured it out by now, but it's very simple to add another receptacle to each line. Figure out where you want the other receptacle, shut off the power to each line, and run new wires from the old to the new receptacle. Match wire size, and go from the "hot" side on one to the same location on the other one, neutral to neutral, and ground to ground. Since you've done it before, should be no problem, and you won't have burned the house down.
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