I have a location in my basement where I need to add an outlet. There is an outlet nearby which is in the middle of a circuit, so the top and bottom terminals are already in use.
My question. Since I'm using 14 gauge wire for the new outlet, can I tap this new wire into the back of the existing outlet (it has both side screw terminals and the push in back terminals) using the push in terminals on the back of the old outlet, even though it's using all the side terminals for the existing circuit?
My question. Since I'm using 14 gauge wire for the new outlet, can I tap this new wire into the back of the existing outlet (it has both side screw terminals and the push in back terminals) using the push in terminals on the back of the old outlet, even though it's using all the side terminals for the existing circuit?