How To Install a Quad Receptacle or Double Duplex Receptacles
June 24, 2008
| In today’s article, we are going to discuss how to install a quad receptacle or double duplex receptacles. In this article, I will provide step-by-step instructions with pictures for this installation. Please click on the images to enlarge them. Each picture will open in a new window. | |
| Step 1. Measure for the desired height of the receptacle box. We typically install these at 12 to 18 inches above the floor to the top of the box. I recommend matching the existing height of the other receptacles in your home. |  |
| Step 2. Install the 2-gang receptacle box. |  |
| Step 3. Install the NM cable (romex). A 15 amp circuit requires 14/2 with ground and a 20 amp circuit requires 12/2 with ground. |  |
| Step 4. Strip the cable and ensure there is at least 1/2″ of the sheathing sticking into the box. |  |
| Step 5. Staple the romex to the center of the stud. Your first staple should be within 12 inches of the receptacle box and every 4 1/2 feet thereafter. |  |
| Step 6. You need 6 to 8 inches of wire, measured from the back of the box. |  |
| Step 7. Strip the wires and install 2 – approximate 6 inch long pigtails on each wire. |  |
| Step 8. Install wirenuts on the end of each connection. |  |
| Step 9. Fold the wires into the back of the box. |  |
| Step 10. Strip the wire ends and bend a half circle on the wire ends. Connect the ground then neutral wires to the receptacle. Repeat this for the other receptacle. |  |
| Step 11. Connect the hot wire to the receptacle. Repeat this for the other receptacle. |  |
| Step 12. Install the receptacles. |  |
| Step 13. Install the double duplex cover plate. |  |
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I’m looking for (in a new construction home) some method of finding an electrical light receiptcal box that the sheet rock crew covered up. I just know it’s on this particular wall. I’m open to any suggestions
I want to hang a 16″ tv over my double door closet in my bedroom. Can I just put a outlet box into the 2×8 header or do I have to hide the box in the closet and just run a line through the header for power?
Large or doubled-up pieces of wood are there for a reason, don’t go cutting them. A header is usually there to distribute load. Generally you can’t just cut through one, at least not for a hole large enough for an outlet box. But if there’s a wall cavity then you could probably use that. Or put it on the ceiling. Speak with a local licensed electrician or the county permits bureau.
I was wondering if the quad outlets could overload a circuit and if it would be better to run romex from two different circuits, one to each outlet.
I have three bedrooms and family room on one breaker is there any way to split them up. All rooms are finished.
I wish there was more pictures for steps 10 & 11. I’m really curious to see how you connected the two oultets together, there are a couple ways of doing it. I’m just curious what is the best.
Josh