Is it okay to not use a pigtail box
Otherwise, because it violates common sense (and cost more in T&M), pigtailing is not recommended. One connection is always better than two, and a wirenut connection is no better than the dual screw connections on a duplex receptacle (never put 2 hooked wires under one screw. Pigtail wiring represents a common and often necessary connection technique used within electrical junction boxes and device enclosures. My electrician prefers to run the supply wires, and also the wires to the downstream receptacles, to the screw terminals at the back of the receptacle. Let's learn more from this blog! What Is A Pigtail In Electrical Wiring? A pigtail in.
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