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Old 07-02-2005, 09:29 AM   #1
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Electrical Help - Splitting a receptacle

Calling all electricians!! This is a call for help outside the regular topic of AS trailers, but maybe will come in handy for someone.

We are in the process of trying to change (in our home) what was an electrical outlet with 2 plugs & 1 wall switch set together in 1 box into 1 switch & the 2 outlet plugs separated onto different places on the wall. Unfortunately, we separated everything before discovering that the white wire for the switch is a hot wire & now the circuit breaker keeps tripping. Can any of you help tell us how to get back to square 1 & discover the hot wire? We are a bit intimidated here!!! I think Price said there are 2 cables w/6 wires total. Would a testing device help? What kind? What a mess!!!!!
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my friend,go to the home depot and get a book on wireing..........if i was closer to you i would come out and do the job for free but i think the gas$$ would kill me getting to colorado...the book should tell you everything you need to know. good luck!!!
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We are in the process of trying to change (in our home) what was an electrical outlet with 2 plugs & 1 wall switch set together in 1 box into 1 switch & the 2 outlet plugs separated onto different places on the wall.
Leigh, did the switch go to anything but the outlets?
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If you have a 3 way switch (turn light on or off from more than one location) the white wire can be hot but should have had black tape on it close to where it hooks into the switch. If this is the case the wire "should" have been red but it can be done with a hot white wire and the black tape as a warning of a "hot" wire.
Best to find a friend that knows wiring or bring in an a pro.

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Wink Its Done~~~~~

Hurrah!! We took desi's advice and borrowed a book from the library. In case anyone else gets in over their heads - the book is "Black & Deckers Complete Guide to Home Wiring." It had great how to pictures big enough for Price to see. Ours was a bathroom receptacle w/2 plugs, 1 switch and a set of lights overhead. The biggest mistake was NOT marking the hot wire before trying to separate the plugs to one part of the wall from the switch. The switch workedworks both the plugs & the lights.

Thanks for the responses guys - I know that you always try your best to help~!
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