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Default mysterious outlet wiring question


"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
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Just to clarify: It is a code violation to connect both Neutral wires (of
a multiwire) to any outlet or device, they must be pigtailed or connected
so as not to be dependent upon the device

Why does it matter?
I understand the two 120v circuits would suddenly be in series in a 240v
circuit if the wrong wire pulled out of the outlet, but you would have that
if the wrong wire pulled out of the pigtail; so I don't see the difference.
(assuming the outlet can safely take two wires...)