How To Wire Receptacle Outlet?

Turn off the circuit breaker

Verify power is off with a voltage tester

Remove the outlet cover plate

Unscrew and pull the receptacle out of the box

Identify the wires

Connect the black or red hot wire to the brass screw

Connect the white neutral wire to the silver screw

Connect the bare or green ground wire to the green screw

Tighten all terminal screws securely

Fold the wires neatly into the electrical box

Mount the receptacle back into the box

Reinstall the cover plate

Turn the breaker back on

Test the receptacle for proper operation

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