2 gang box, Both 3way, outlet connected, old house

[Kreis]

Ok , this is confusing at least to me. We just bought a house, and I got 2, 3 way switches in a single box. For some reason there is a bunch of outlets (3) connected to the light circuit in our screen room. I don't believe that's normal. I just want to know if there's a way to run a constant hot off of a 3 way switch. I apologize if this is normal and this ends up being a simple answer that I overlooked.
Thank you.

 

[Little Bill]

Lights and receptacles can be on the same circuit.

 

[ptonsparky]

Receptacles can also be switched. Usually one half of the device is not.

 

[hbiss]

Receptacles can also be switched. Usually one half of the device is not.

That's what I usually like to do, particularly in bedrooms where I don't like ceiling lights. I run 14/3 around to all receptacles. Black is hot and red is switched. I split wire all receptacles, plug lamps into the switched. The nice thing about it is that if you want a whole duplex unswitched (say for a TV) you have the option of doing that at any time by rearranging the receptacle wiring in the box.

-Hal

 

[LarryFine]

I just want to know if there's a way to run a constant hot off of a 3 way switch. I apologize if this is normal and this ends up being a simple answer that I overlooked.

It really depends on how the wiring is laid out.

 

[James L]

It really depends on how the wiring is laid out.

I second that

 

[readydave8]

Electrician?