How To Wire and Install an Outlet
By Timothy Thiele, About.com
As with any electrical installation, the first step is to turn off the power to the circuit that you'll be working on before wiring and installing an outlet. Check first to see that the circuit is on with an electrical tester and then turn the circuit off. Double-check that the circuit is now dead and then you may begin the installation.
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- How To Strip Romex Wire Sheathing
- Cut Off the Excess Sheathing
- Stripping Wire Conductors
- Making the Ground Connection
- Making the Neutral Connection
- Making the Hot Wire Connection
- Attach an Outlet to a Box
- Install the Outlet Cover Plate
- Turning On a Breaker
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