Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet??

01-19-2012, 12:52 PM	#1
Audiotekm Member   Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 73	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? I'd like to replace an old outlet in my kitchen with one of those but I don't think it's possible. http://www.smarthome.com/4534W/Levit...abaster/p.aspx

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01-19-2012, 01:01 PM	#2
Missouri Bound Member     Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Almost Arkansas Posts: 2,764	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? I looked at the specifications...it doesn't appear that you can seperate the outlets...so it's NOT possible, as you though.

01-19-2012, 01:03 PM	#3
Audiotekm Member   Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 73	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? OK thanks

01-19-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
Knauer Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 25	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? You could if it was downstream from a gfci recep. I.e. home run into gfci on line side load side wire to the next recep. You are allowed to put 15a receps on a 20a line. Kit requires at least 2 appliance circuits.

01-19-2012, 08:20 PM	#5
Missouri Bound Member     Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Almost Arkansas Posts: 2,764	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? Quote: Originally Posted by Knauer You could if it was downstream from a gfci recep. I.e. home run into gfci on line side load side wire to the next recep. You are allowed to put 15a receps on a 20a line. Kit requires at least 2 appliance circuits. Huh?

01-19-2012, 09:39 PM	#6
jproffer Member     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chester, IL Posts: 1,068	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? Quote: Originally Posted by Knauer You could if it was downstream from a gfci recep. I.e. home run into gfci on line side load side wire to the next recep. You are allowed to put 15a receps on a 20a line. Kit requires at least 2 appliance circuits. not sure which one, but one of us needs a

01-20-2012, 01:47 AM	#7
frenchelectrican " Euro " electrician     Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WI & France { in France for now } Posts: 4,972	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? Quote: Originally Posted by Audiotekm I'd like to replace an old outlet in my kitchen with one of those but I don't think it's possible. http://www.smarthome.com/4534W/Levit...abaster/p.aspx Are you in USA or Canada ? that will make the differnce on that part and second thing ., The Acenti receptale IIRC they are not splitable. Merci, Marc __________________ The answer will be based on NEC ( National Electrical code ) or CEC ( Cananda Electrical code ) or ECF ( Electrique Code France )

01-20-2012, 08:31 AM	#8
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,035	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? Quote: Originally Posted by Knauer You could if it was downstream from a gfci recep. I.e. home run into gfci on line side load side wire to the next recep. You are allowed to put 15a receps on a 20a line. Kit requires at least 2 appliance circuits. The PDF only appears to show 3 connections, H N and G. The receptacle must have internal bussing to connect all 3 receptacle slots, not the two screws with a tab between them. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.

01-22-2012, 12:30 PM	#9
Audiotekm Member   Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 73	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? What about with this wiring? There's 2 cable runs on that outlet but the new one only has 3 screws (Hot, neutral and ground) can I tap all the hot on the hot screw and the neutral on the neutral screw? Attached Thumbnails

01-22-2012, 12:56 PM	#10
Julius793 Member     Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New york Posts: 1,043	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? Quote: Originally Posted by Audiotekm What about with this wiring? There's 2 cable runs on that outlet but the new one only has 3 screws (Hot, neutral and ground) can I tap all the hot on the hot screw and the neutral on the neutral screw? No only one wire per screw, so just pigtail it. __________________ Electricity will kill you if you give it a chance

01-22-2012, 01:18 PM	#11
Audiotekm Member   Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 73	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? OK thanks but all the Hot and Neutral can be on the same screw as long as it's not more than 1 wire per?

01-22-2012, 01:22 PM	#12
Julius793 Member     Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New york Posts: 1,043	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? Quote: Originally Posted by Audiotekm OK thanks but all the Hot and Neutral can be on the same screw as long as it's not more than 1 wire per? If you have multiple screws one one side that's fine assuming the tab isn't broken __________________ Electricity will kill you if you give it a chance

01-22-2012, 01:32 PM	#13
Audiotekm Member   Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 73	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? It's for that outlet and there's no tab just the 3 screws http://www.smarthome.com/4534W/Levit...abaster/p.aspx

01-22-2012, 01:40 PM	#14
Julius793 Member     Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New york Posts: 1,043	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? Quote: Originally Posted by Audiotekm It's for that outlet and there's no tab just the 3 screws http://www.smarthome.com/4534W/Levit...abaster/p.aspx So pigtail it, am I missing something? __________________ Electricity will kill you if you give it a chance

01-22-2012, 01:49 PM	#15
Audiotekm Member   Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 73	Can I use this outlet for a Split Outlet?? Seems to work. So the 2 cable runs to one outlet one is from the electrical box asnd the other one is a loop through to a second outlet? And what does that "tab" do?