Tap Receptacle Branch Circuit

[Alecto]

I believe receptacles are generally wired in series right?

If I want to add more receptacles to an existing receptacle branch circuit, how is this usually done, just tap from any existing receptacle to the new ones?


Thanks

 

[jumper]

I believe receptacles are generally wired in series right?

If I want to add more receptacles to an existing receptacle branch circuit, how is this usually done, just tap from any existing receptacle to the new ones?


Thanks

Sorta, in series with the breaker, but in parallel with each other.

Your electrician will understand.

 

[kwired]

Yes, electrically (how the conductors get connected to them) they are parallel to one another.

Series or "daisy chained" with respect to routing of raceways or cables is common though.

 

[charlie b]

I temporarily closed this thread, thinking it might be a DIY situation. I received a PM from the OP, explaining that this is a work-related question. I am now reopening the thread. I offer my apologies to the OP for the delay and inconvenience.

 

[charlie b]

The "how is it done" will depend on how the existing branch circuits are wired, and how the associated conduits are routed. The electrician doing the installation will have to determine where to tap into the existing circuit. If you wish to describe the process in the study report you are writing, I would suggest using the "precision ambiguity" approach (an invention of my own, but feel free to plagiarize). The concept is to admit that there are unknowns, while asserting that you are aware of exactly what things are unknown.

 

[LarryFine]

I believe receptacles are generally wired in series right?

Electrically speaking, receptacles are wired in parallel. A switch is wired in series with its load.

Receptacles are usually wired in a daisy-chain configuration, which is why they have two terminals per side.

One could call the physical wiring of cable from receptacle to receptacle as being serially wired.

If I want to add more receptacles to an existing receptacle branch circuit, how is this usually done, just tap from any existing receptacle to the new ones?

Yes, wiring the new cable in parallel with the existing one(s). If you're adding a new cable where there are already two, make joints to avoid trying to connect more than one wire per terminal.