Timeline for When wiring outlets should I use pigtails or both sets of outlet screws?
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| Dec 27, 2015 at 22:48 | comment | added | Speedy Petey | Disappointing that your union apprenticeship would tech you incorrect things. A 15A duplex receptacle is most definitely rated for 20A feed-through. A 15A duplex is TWO 15A receptacles on one yoke. The whole device is not rated for only 15A. ....... Using the side screws of a duplex receptacle is perfectly safe and reliable. Not making good connections is what causes failures. In fact, in all my years I have seen as many wire nut failures as I have device connection failures. ..... Also, wire nuts are NOT amperage rated, I'm not sure who told you they were. Wire nuts are rated for wire size. | |
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| Dec 27, 2015 at 22:17 | history | answered | godsquadgeek | CC BY-SA 3.0 |