Electrical – add another cable to a box with four cables in it

electrical

I would like to add an outlet in my home. I was going to do it the typical way and add a new neutral and load to an existing outlet. Run the wire to a new location and add a j-box.

The issue is the closest outlet already has 4 wires coming into it.

Can I still add the outlet by taking off of the existing outlet?

Best Answer

This is in conjunction to Harpers answer. I'm not sure but this might be what you are looking for: enter image description here

FYI the pigtail method is now required by the NEC. Try article 300.13(B). Device Removal.

When you do pigtail it make sure you have the correct size wire nut.