Add New Outlet To Existing Circuit

This page contains diagrams to add a new electrical outlet to an existing circuit.

Add new outlet to existing circuit.

Here we have an ideal situation the drywall on one side of the wall has been removed and the wiring is exposed. Run the new cable with sheathing at least two inches up inside the box and double over the excess wires to help hold the cable in place. The second light has a wire from the first light also. The new outlet should be located on the same side of that stud in the same stud cavity space between neighboring studs.

Plug the circuit tester in to the existing box to be sure the circuit has no. Adding a new electrical outlet to an existing run is a straightforward process. Choose an existing outlet in an adjoining room that is close to the place where you would like to add the new outlet. To add a new outlet to a group of receptacles already in place splice the new wires to one.

It should be understood where the cable comes from and where it is leading to. Measure the distance from this stud to a doorway or the corner of the room. Before tapping into an existing circuit to add power for an outlet the line must be verified that it is in fact an outlet circuit and not a line use for switching a light fixture or similar application. Watch the video to learn how to add a new outlet to an existing run.

Wiring a new outlet to another outlet. Question how to add a receptacle to an existing circuit. Place the stud finder against the wall on either side of the outlet. Check to make sure the wiring will support an outlet.

I wired the outlet from the first light but it only works when the switch and lights are on. This prevents you from having to drill through a stud to run the new circuit cable. Arrangements are included to use an existing receptacle circuit or lights and switch circuits as the source for a new wall outlet. Connect the wires of the new cable to the existing wires.

The existing outlet box is most likely fastened to a wall stud.