New outlet, red, black wire on one side one white on other and ground. Should the tab between the two load terminals be snapped off? It’s on a double 15 breaker. Using push click done receptacles. Could it be two separate circuits?
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Needs clarification - is it a standard non-gfci outlet? North America? What type of terminal connection exactly? What is meant by “load terminals” in this case ( which terminals, why described as load)?Armand– Armand2026-03-31 19:01:28 +00:00Commented 9 hours ago
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Red and black wires plus a double breaker is a good sign for a MWBC circuit. Often found in kitchens.
The tab should be broken off.
If you still have the old receptacle, you should find that it has the tab broken off.
As a comment mentioned, only break of tab on the hot side between the red and black.
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5You should be able to measure 240v between red and black to confirm, right?Drise– Drise2026-03-30 17:44:45 +00:00Commented yesterday
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8@Drise Yes if they are not connected together and tripping the breaker.crip659– crip6592026-03-30 18:22:33 +00:00Commented yesterday
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3Tab should be broken on the HOT SIDE ONLY for a MWBC!!!Ecnerwal– Ecnerwal2026-03-31 22:17:05 +00:00Commented 6 hours ago