How To Wire Outlets In A Daisy Chain Wire Multiple Outlets Series Receptacle

If you have an outlet that you would like to use to power an additional outlet then that can be accomplished with a process called "daisy-chaining". This is also called “series” wiring. It's a great method that you can use to wire several outlets in a row.
You can either tap off of an existing outlet to add additional receptacles in a room or you can simply daisy chain to send power to an area of new construction such as an unfinished basement, garage, et cetera.
Please note that daisy chaining is different than wiring outlets in parallel.
To wire in daisy chain or series one connects the live and neutral wires directly to the receptacles; to wire in parallel one connects the live and natural wires to the receptacle by a pigtail.
Be sure you have the power turned off and follow your local code laws and proper safety procedures. You may also need to consult an electrician.
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[@jadoyon]

This video is wrong. These are not in series, this is still parallel - just using the terminal screws to make the connection. While potentially still in code, this is not the best way to do it as each receptacle is not independent. It is much better to make the wire connections independent and then have single wires coming off the connections feeding the outlets.

[@surferdude642]

Daisy chaining or using pigtails are allowed by code, pigtails are usually preferred in order to keep each receptacle independent. Both methods are wiring in parallel, there are no series circuits when wiring receptacles. Leaving twisted ground wires without a connecting device is not permitted. You would use a wire nut, push in, lever nut, or a crimping ferrule.

[@jeremiahmcelroy2726]

One thing to point out is this is a parallel wiring... Idk what you mean about them "not liking parallels wiring". That's the standard in every home and it's exactly what you're doing right here. Series ran outlets aren't a thing. Daisy-Chaining /= series

[@danielaruta8816]

Never make connections on a live circuit. Turn the power off at the service station panel.

[@kybble]

Why is parallel looked down on?

[@franklong6269]

Superb video. Simple, down-to-earth, to-the-point, and informative. Thumbs up!

[@georgeryan9139]

In NY the more common way is pigtail all wires in the box.

[@Shedding]

what do I do if someone daisy chained my entire room? 5 outlets. I am trying to replace one with only one side of screws (2 screws instead of 4).

[@emartinez6584]

Have you checked the temp difference between the last plug and the first plug , like maybe running a vacuum on the last plug and something like a tv on the first plug too see how hot the first plug gets ?

[@casSthEcrowN]

One of the most clear cut and detailed (without too much detail) videos I’ve seen. Thank you sir!

[@bobmoyotl]

Thank you so much! You described this so well, and easy to follow along.

[@hawgdawg556]

This is exactly what I was looking for, only a little tighter in scale. :-) As you stated, the wire could have been longer. But thank you. This is just what the doctor ordered.

[@orlandobey5168]

Thank you so much for sharing. Your direction and instructions were clear to the point!

[@beverlyhovey3916]

thanks for this.adding some outlets to bedroom and this is great

[@adilismit2822]

Very clear, just what I was looking for, thanks

[@RahulRathi_Multimedia]

Thanks! To the point and very simple!!

[@robotinvasion]

Thanks a ton. I needed a refresher.

[@SonicWolfen]

Adding a comment for the sake of the algorithm. Thank you for the knowledge!

[@janaviano152]

Thanks very useful instructions.