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What is the purpose of 'pigtailing' wires inside a multi-gang electrical box?

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 Correct IncorrectConnecting multiple circuit conductors together with one short jumper wire to the device ensures downstream continuity continues even if one receptacle fails.

What is the purpose of 'pigtailing' wires inside a multi-gang electrical box?

• To ground the plastic faceplate
• To save copper wire costs
• To splice incoming and outgoing wires together with a single lead to the device, maintaining downstream circuit integrity
• To make the electrical box waterproof