Wiring Question

[Martina]

Me again...

After mapping a couple of circuits in our garage, I realized that one had a pretty decent load on it already, so I had to find an alternate source of power to tap into for the addition of two new receptacles above our garage workbench.

I found one that I hope may be suitable for our needs. This particular circuit currently feeds the exterior outlets of our home (one GFCI in garage connected to five standard outlets on the outside). We hardly ever use any of these outlets, so I think/hope it's our best option. I created three different wiring proposals and would like to get some input as to which wiring diagram would be most suitable.

As always, thanks again for everyone's help and forthcoming replies.

Martina

P.S. In case the first image doesn't display properly, I also attached individual shots of each wiring scenario.

 

[wwhitney]

I like scenario 1. If you want the new first box GFCI to protect the new second box, then unless you want to run extra cables, it will end up protect the rest of the circuit, so just remove the GFCI as the previous first box/new third box.

As to the junction box, if the cable runs near where your new receptacles are going and is accessible, you can avoid needing one. Otherwise, maybe you can put it in a location where a third receptacle would be plausible, instead of just a junction box. Junction boxes have to be accessible anyway.

Cheers, Wayne

 

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[Martina]

I like scenario 1. If you want the new first box GFCI to protect the new second box, then unless you want to run extra cables, it will end up protect the rest of the circuit, so just remove the GFCI as the previous first box/new third box.

As to the junction box, if the cable runs near where your new receptacles are going and is accessible, you can avoid needing one. Otherwise, maybe you can put it in a location where a third receptacle would be plausible, instead of just a junction box. Junction boxes have to be accessible anyway.

Cheers, Wayne

Coming through for me once again, Wayne! THANK YOU!

With regards to the junction box- it will actually be located in the attic and prevent me from having to fish a new wire down to the GFCI (the one that will be replaced with a standard outlet). There are currently three 12/2 wires running through a single hole in the top plate which makes for a snug fit and I'd rather not mess with it. A junction box will be much easier to install (I think).

Thanks again!

Martina

 

[Thetorrancee]

If you want to protect the two additional receptacles I would suggest that you relocate the GFCI near the junction box