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no you have to improperly install it....... :P Shut off the power to the receptacle. Now remove the three black wires from one side of the old receptacle and twist them all together with your pliers. Make a short pigtail 6 inches long, same colour and wire size. Now twist this pigtail into the other three wires. Hold all four wires together with the appropriate size wire nut. Do the same with the white wires. Push all the wires into the back of the receptacle box. Connect the two pigtail wires to the new receptacle black wire to the brass coloured screw, white wire to the silver coloured screw. Screw the new receptacle back into the box, install cover plate, turn the power back on. Done deal.
What else can I help you with?
Can you change outlet to fit old 3 prong outlet?
An old 2 hole receptacle can be changed to a 3 hole receptacle that will accept a 3 prong plug, provided a ground wire is available at the box and connected to the ground (green) lug on the new receptacle. A 2 hole receptacle has a hot and neutral wire, while a 3 hole receptacle will require a ground wire connection -- in addition to the hot and neutral wires.
If a receptical outlet doesn't have neutral wire where is my problem?
The receptacle that you are looking at might be a 240 volt receptacle and that is the reason, there is no neutral needed. You should be able to tell by the configuration of the blade pattern if it is rated for 240 volt operation.
How do you put on a four prong outlet on a roper electric dryer?
Black & Red are hot, and White is neutral. If it has no place to connect neutral connect neutral to ground.
Which prong of an outlet is live?
The smaller slot in an electrical outlet is typically the live or hot prong. It carries the current from the power source to the connected device. It is important to exercise caution when working with live wires to avoid electric shock.
If you have an old double outlet inside your home and you need to run a double outlet outside from this one How do you wire it?
The new receptacle has to be a GFCI receptacle. Try and locate the inside junction box on the outside of the house. The back of the old receptacle should have a 1/2 inch knockout in it. Remove it. Drill through the KO hole right through the siding to the outside. This will be the center of the new outside GFCI receptacle's junction box. Cut a new EZ box into the outside siding. Feed new wire 2C-#14 from the old box to the new box. Terminate both ends and replace covers. The new outside receptacle will need a weatherproof receptacle cover plate.
EXPLAIN WHAT WIRES DO IN A RECEPTACLE?
Wires bring the voltage source to the junction box of the receptacle. At this point they are terminated under the screws of the receptacle. With the receptacle screwed to the junction box and the cover plate installed the outlet is ready to be used. The last thing to do is turn the breaker back on to energize the receptacle.
How do you wire a circuit so that the switch only controls the second receptacle and the first receptacle is always energized?
You will need a receptacle that you can wire each outlet separately (not jumpered). You would then wire the switch in series on the line conductor with the outlet you want switchable. Wire the other outlet directly to the power source. You can jumper the neutral from one outlet to the other.
Can you change outlet to fit old 3 prong outlet?
An old 2 hole receptacle can be changed to a 3 hole receptacle that will accept a 3 prong plug, provided a ground wire is available at the box and connected to the ground (green) lug on the new receptacle. A 2 hole receptacle has a hot and neutral wire, while a 3 hole receptacle will require a ground wire connection -- in addition to the hot and neutral wires.
If a receptical outlet doesn't have neutral wire where is my problem?
The receptacle that you are looking at might be a 240 volt receptacle and that is the reason, there is no neutral needed. You should be able to tell by the configuration of the blade pattern if it is rated for 240 volt operation.
How many plugs should you put in an electric outlet?
If it is a duplex receptacle then two cords is the maximum that should be connected to it.
Which is the hot in a two prong receptacle?
The smallest slot is the hot side the larger slot is the neutral slot assuming the outlet was wired correctly.
Can reverse polarity burn a tv set?
If, by 'reverse polarity', you mean the accidental reversal of the line and neutral conductors at the socket outlet or receptacle, then the answer is no.
How do you put on a four prong outlet on a roper electric dryer?
Black & Red are hot, and White is neutral. If it has no place to connect neutral connect neutral to ground.
Where is the bank 1 sensor 2 2000 dodge caravan?
It is screwed into the exhaust at the outlet of the catalytic converter.It is screwed into the exhaust at the outlet of the catalytic converter.
How can you wire a 110V plug outlet from a 240V plug outlet not speaking of a converter but actually changing the plug outlet so that there are no long term effects on the 120V appliance?
Assuming the wiring to the outlet has 2 loads and one neutral, isolate one load from the outlet and use the neutral as the common. be sure to ground from the receptacle to your conduit or ground lead. You should also replace the corresponding breaker with a 120 volt single breaker.
Which prong of an outlet is live?
The smaller slot in an electrical outlet is typically the live or hot prong. It carries the current from the power source to the connected device. It is important to exercise caution when working with live wires to avoid electric shock.
What is the purpose of a replace receptacle and how can it be installed in a home?
A replacement receptacle is used to provide a safe and functional electrical outlet in a home. It can be installed by turning off the power to the outlet, removing the old receptacle, connecting the wires to the new receptacle, and securing it in place before turning the power back on.
