How Do You Wire A 110-Volt Outlet?
Home wall outlets of the 110-volt variety connect with the 110-volt wires to complete a circuit. The electricity must flow from the circuit breaker through the wire to each switch and outlet on that given circuit, and once the electricity reaches the end of the circuit (the last switch or outlet) the unused electricity is then carried back to the circuit breaker. At each switch or outlet mounting receptacle in the wall, electricity is supplied by the wires on the left side of the outlet and continues on to the other outlets after it by flowing from the right side of the outlet. House wires are color coded black, red, white and bare copper, per wiring code regulations. These are connected to screws found on the outlet itself. Turn off power, at the circuit breaker, to the circuit where you are installing your new outlet to prevent electrocution or death. Pull the wires from the wall outlet receptacle so you may work with the wire ends easily. If the wire ends haven’t been prepared for c
