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How To Wire Split Outlets

By Timothy Thiele, About.com

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Remove Hot Tab on the Outlet

Remove the Hot Tab to Split the Outlet

Remove the Hot Tab to Split the Outlet

Timothy Thiele
Locate the side of the outlet where the brass screws are located. Between the two screws and the face of the outlet, you'll notice a small brass piece of metal (called a tab)connecting the hot feeds. Simply break it off by inserting a screw driver under it and bend it back and forth. You can also use long nosed pliers to break it loose. Once remove, the common bond is broken.

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