"dpb" wrote in message
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RBM wrote:
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you need to be conscious of any outlets that are controlled by a wall
switch. Often when this is done, half the outlet remains live, and half
is controlled by the switch. The wiring scheme looks the same as any
other daisy-chained outlet, except there is a small brass tab on the
"hot" side of the outlet, that must be cut first. If it's not cut, the
switch will have no affect on the outlets it should control. Also, be
aware that there may be other wires in the outlet box, that are not
attached to the outlet. These may be from another circuit and may be
alive, leave them alone

I don't suppose somebody wants to try explain Edison circuits...


I hear ya. These are the pitfalls for amateurs. If it's a relatively new
building, and was wired to code, the neutrals of any Edison circuits will be
pigtailed... and if not, separating the neutrals off the receptacle can be
dangerous and or painful

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