How do you wire a two gang outlet?
Connect one end of the black wire to the other golden screw left on the outlet. Connect one end of the white cable to the silver screw left on the outlet. Connect one end of the green wire to the green screw on the outlet. Secure the wires in place with the screwdriver.
How to wire a GFCI outlet?
– Make sure the amp rating of your new GFCI outlet matches the amp rating of the wiring and breaker or fuse. – Unscrew the terminal screws of the new GFCI outlet until they are difficult to turn. – Connect the black Line hot wire to the brass screw marked Line by inserting the wire into the back-wire hole. Tighten the terminal screw. – Connect the white Line neutral wire to the silver screw marked Line by inserting the wire into the back-wire hole. Tighten the terminal screw. – If the outlet box has four wires plus a ground, connect the second black wire to the brass terminal marked Load and the second white wire to the silver terminal – Connect the ground wire to the green ground screw by inserting the wire into the back-wire hole and tighten the terminal screw. – Always attach black to black and white to white. – For extra protection, you can wrap the GFCI wiring connections with electrical tape.
How do you wire a double outlet?
Procedure for Wiring a Double Outlet in a Box. Start by wiring the first receptacle to the live circuit cable. Pull the cable through a hole in the back of the electrical box, separate the wires and strip an inch of insulation off the end of each one. Attach the black wire to the bottom brass lug on the outlet.
How to wire multiple outlets?
Shut the Power Off.