Wiring a pigtail involves stripping the ends of your hot, neutral, or ground wires, twisting them together with a lead wire using a UL-listed wire nut, and securing that single lead to the outlet or switch. This method is employed when multiple wires, such as the circuit's incoming and outgoing hot wires, need to connect to a device like an outlet or. A pigtail serves as a bridge between multiple conductors and a single terminal. These short wire segments solve space constraints in junction boxes by creating a central hub. This pigtail technique is applicable in several home and automotive wiring projects, especially for circuit grounding wires.
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