Hello,
I want to install an electrical outlet (the standard 120V duplex type) in a box
where both phases (sic) are available. I have noticed that duplex receptacles
normally have both sockets connected together, but there are little break-away
tabs that would allow you to wire each socket independently. So, i was
thinking of hooking up the receptacle so that each of the 120v phases was
connected to a different socket (and of course the neutral was common to both).
So, I am wondering: Is this code-compliant? Is there any disadvantage to
doing it? BTW, the junction box is supplied from a single 20-amp duplex
breaker.
Thanks as always,
Doug
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