Add Multiple Outlets from an Existing Outlet

In this video, Chris adds three new outlets from one existing outlet to prepare for an upcoming project with a built-in fireplace with bookcases.
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[@superscort57]

Very nice setup

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@jbsdiytv]

Great video. Thanks for sharing👍

[@handydadtv]

Thanks bro

[@volpswagen_marco]

Welcome back @Handydad

[@handydadtv]

Thanks! Sorry I’ve been slacking from moving.

[@volpswagen_marco]

@@handydadtv i figured it had to do with the move. I’m sure you’ve got plenty of new content coming with the new home!

[@handydadtv]

@volpswagen_marco Definitely 👍🏻

[@AldoSubrotoPamudji]

Seems like you move to new house ? I liked the way you install the three way outlets, that makes sense when you make a pig tail , for 3 cables that good

[@handydadtv]

This isn’t my new house. I did this project with a good friend at his house.

[@AldoSubrotoPamudji]

@@handydadtv Ah i see

[@AldoSubrotoPamudji]

@@handydadtv you did a great job making explanation about outlets

[@Stottzy777]

Where's the Romex from the TV routed? does it go behind the wall and down to through the baseplate location?

[@handydadtv]

Yes exactly.

[@jonathanzarate4605]

On the first outlet, how come you didn’t daisy it? I only ask since I just watched “how to add an outlet to an existing one” video of yours. You said connecting directly vs daisy could melt the passing through outlet

[@handydadtv]

It’s a personal choice. Either way is fine.

[@jonathanzarate4605]

@@handydadtv thanks pops! Going to daisy it!

[@kellyemmons961]

@handydadtv I am about to add an out from an existing. I got the Wago lever nuts and now about to install but came across this video as well. You Did say it could melt the outlet if not using the lever nuts. So why is it now personal preference? First time doing this so any advice appreciated.

[@kellyemmons961]

@@handydadtv I am wondering as well, you said it might melt the outlet without using the lever nuts. I am about to add an outlet running from an existing outlet with two hot and two neutral already connected. I’m assuming I get a 4 connection lever nut?

[@handydadtv]

@kellyemmons961 I was relaying what many have commented to me. But I’ve never seen an electrician do this in ANY of the homes I’ve owned. I’ve also never seen an outlet melt because the screws were used. Also, using the screws is allowed by code. If it was truly unsafe, they’d change the code. So that’s why I say either way is fine and that it’s a personal choice.

[@peterben3007]

Good morning how you doing how can I send you a video clip i have a problem with my bathroom outlets Thank you!

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Post to Instagram and tag @handydadtv

[@michaelbean5502]

Instead of having 2 outlets connect into the 1. Can i just do 1 to 1 to 1? or does it matter?

[@handydadtv]

It doesn’t matter. Do whatever makes sense for your situation.

[@FabianAguanta]

Adding an outlet from an outlet can melt the plastic outlet. Use a pigtail or a junction box to connect each outlet and use gauge 12 wire, not 14.

[@handydadtv]

My electrician friend said melted outlets are extremely rare and always caused by loose connections. He only pigtails if there are more wires than screws.

[@apex007]

now that you added the fireplace, who is moving out?

[@handydadtv]

LOL!! Good memory! This was a project with a good friend and he’s not moving.

[@truthreigns7]

I agree with your thoughts on the back connections of the outlets. I have seen them mess up and the wire slip out, fire hazard.

[@handydadtv]

Yeah no bueno.

[@truthreigns7]

In addition, my advice when using a metal box, always tape around the wire connections of the outlet, so the electrical connections can not touch the metal box.

[@handydadtv]

Perhaps it’s my OCD, but I don’t like when they’re sticky when I need to make changes later.