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Split one Power line into 2 outlets

Lana Shulman
2 years ago

I have one Power line on the bottom of the kitchen island which I would like to split into 2 separate outlets. One of the outlets needs to be inside the cabinet for drawers hardware to be plugged in with an adapter all the time, another one I need to be on the outside of the island cabinet ( for daily use of appliances, phone chargers etc). Please advise if this is possible or I need to have 2 separate lines to achieve the above.

Comments (16)

  • greg_2015
    2 years ago

    Yes, you can have both outlets on one circuit. Why would you think you couldn't?

  • User
    2 years ago

    The only issue is if operating all of that plus whatever else is in that circuit, will be too much for one of your GFCI protected kitchen small appliance circuits. What else does that circuit serve? ID the loads.

  • Lana Shulman
    Original Author
    2 years ago

    I am new to all this, plus I am a women who not supposed to know all the details:) that’s the answer to the question why I thought I couldn’t:) I am installing the Servo-Drive for my drawers in the island which need to be plugged in all the time. And in the outside I just want a regular outlet. Another question, I guess electrician who will do it for me will know. Does it have to be 2 separated electrical boxes or I can do a single outlet that can be plugged it from inside or outside? I haven’t seen outlet boxes like that but may be I don’t know. Thank you for your help, all.

  • greg_2015
    2 years ago

    Sorry if my question came across as me insinuating that it was a dumb question. I meant it more in the terms of "Did someone say you couldn't?" meaning that perhaps an electrician had told you something about this particular situation that could have changed my answer if I knew the details.

    You'll need two boxes.

  • wdccruise
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    @User: "Your kitchen designer should have created the lighting and electrical plans. Consult with them."

    This doesn't help the questioner.

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    Do the following:

    1. Locate the circuit breaker that protects the existing outlet. Turn that breaker off.
    2. Turn on each light that may be connected to the circuit. If it no longer turns on, it's on the circuit.
    3. Plug a lamp into each nearby outlet. If the lamp won't turn on, the outlet is on the circuit.
    4. If you find an outlet that's part of the circuit, what's plugged into it? If it's a high-wattage appliance such as a toaster or microwave oven, then you may be limited to what you can plug into a new outlet and operate simultaneously. For example, you might not be able to operate a toaster and microwave at the same time without tripping the circuit breaker. If there are no high-wattage appliances, you'll be free to plug whatever you want into a new outlet anytime.
  • worthy
    2 years ago

    If this is a new build or will be subject to electrical inspection, the answer will differ. In the jurisdiction, I build in, all kitchen receptacles must be split, i.o.w. two separate circuits. Your licensed electrician will know the correct answer.

  • Lana Shulman
    Original Author
    2 years ago

    It’s nit a new built, so will be no inspection but of course I prefer to do it the right way:)

  • Therese N
    2 years ago

    Yes it is possible. We split our island power into three outlets. Two are dedicated to small appliances and one extra for hand mixer, etc. Your electrician will know how.

  • mtvhike
    2 years ago

    Do you plan to put this new receptacle behind a drawer? Is there room for the drawer to close, or do you have to modify the drawer?

  • catbuilder
    2 years ago

    "plus I am a women who not supposed to know all the details:"

    WHAT????

    Being male or female has nothing WHATSOEVER to do with whether or not a person can, does, or is "supposed to", know the details. Anyone (just about) can learn anything. No one knows everything.

  • wdccruise
    2 years ago

    @catbuilder: "Being male or female has nothing WHATSOEVER to do..."

    Oh calm down. It was a joke. She even put a :) after it.

  • Lana Shulman
    2 years ago

    Been a while since I got to this post! Thank you all for comments, not for the ones that comments on what I did or did not do, but I do see there are comments that are helping. Splitting one circuit live into 2 outlets. The reason I need it in the first place is one inside for the servo drive (Blum hardware that requires electricity) and second one for the outlet outside on the island. Thanks again all!

  • mtvhike
    2 years ago

    Is your servo drive going to be hard-wired, or are you going to have a plug-in receptacle behind the drawer for it?

  • Lana Shulman
    2 years ago

    @mtvhike I am planning to do a separate plug-in receptacle , it needs transformer I think so I will have a receptacle behind drawer to plug it in, or I can probably hardwire the transformer, not sure.

  • wiscokid
    2 years ago

    Your in-cabinet outlet may not be allowed on the same circuit as your island outlet - confirm with your electrician/local electrical inspector.