I have a simple 20 amp, 4 receptacle circuit, wired with 12-2 Romex, with a standard duplex receptacle at the end of the run. I want to tap into this receptacle to extend the circuit so I can add a new single pole switch. Ultimately the switch will control a couple of ceiling lights in the attic.
To extend the circuit, I plan to connect 12-2 cable to the unused screws on the end of run receptacle, run to the new switch (tying neutrals together inside the new switch box), then run new cable from the switch to the new light fixture in the attic.
I don't foresee any problems doing this, unless I am missing something in the equation. Basically, I am just utilizing power from the end of run receptacle to get power to a new switch, then from there off to a new light fixture.
OK to do so?
To extend the circuit, I plan to connect 12-2 cable to the unused screws on the end of run receptacle, run to the new switch (tying neutrals together inside the new switch box), then run new cable from the switch to the new light fixture in the attic.
I don't foresee any problems doing this, unless I am missing something in the equation. Basically, I am just utilizing power from the end of run receptacle to get power to a new switch, then from there off to a new light fixture.
OK to do so?