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Adding Electrical Outlets: How to Wire a New Outlet to an Existing One
Single gang box (left); two-gang box (right).
Adding Electrical Outlets: How to Wire a New Outlet to an Existing One
Visible difference between a 15-amp (gray, on left) and a 20-amp outlet (white, on right); note the slot shape circled in red.
Adding Electrical Outlets: How to Wire a New Outlet to an Existing One
Checking an outlet to see if it is "hot" with a non-contact voltage detector.
Adding Electrical Outlets: How to Wire a New Outlet to an Existing One
Need more plugs? Here's how to add a new outlet by wiring into an existing outlet. Complete instructions here, including tips on running the wire and actually wiring the circuit.
Adding Electrical Outlets: How to Wire a New Outlet to an Existing One