Parallel outlets

The electrical wiring in your house is responsible for powering all the electrical devices in the house.

How to wire outlets in series

How to wire outlets in series

Wiring outlets in parallel or series

Wiring 3 outlets in parallel

Residential wiring outlets in series

Wiring outlets in parallel diagram

And how this wiring is done will impact how efficient your home’s electrical connections are.

Two types of circuits are used to power multiple electrical devices: series and parallel. The latter is more common in residential homes, though.

But to understand how the two differ, we need to look at each. Here we discuss how to wire multiple outlets in parallel as well as wiring multiple outlets in series.

How to Wire Multiple Outlets

To wire multiple outlets, you will need a double gang box.

Outlet wiring diagram

This box will hold the wires that will go to the outlets and the wires coming from the panel. In essence, you will have two sets of wires, the first coming from the main panel and the second for the outlets. Here is a breakdown of how to wire multiple outlets.

Step One: Separate Hot & Neutral Wires

The first thing you want to do on the double gang box is to get the hot and neutral wire out of the way so that you can connect the g

how to wire outlets in parallel

how to wire outlets in series