[alwagner7]

I want to run a hot wire from the junction box to a standard wall outlet, then I want to take power from that outlet and go in two different directions. Is this doable and how do I do it?

[stanfortyman]

i want to run a hot wire from the junction box to a standard wall outlet,

OK, but what is "the junction box"?

...then i want to take power from that outlet and go in two different directions. is this doable and how do i do it?

Yes it is doable. You run from the new receptacle box out in two directions. That's pretty much it.
I am not sure what you are asking about how do you do it. :confused:

[alwagner7]

Sorry.. should have said the main breaker... to one outlet, then I want to run two wires from that one outlet one going to the right and one going to the left. Do I twist those wires together and tie them around the screw?

[alwagner7]

Sorry.. should have said the main breaker... to one outlet, then I want to run two wires from that one outlet one going to the right and one going to the left. Do I twist those wires together and tie them around the screw?

[stanfortyman]

do i jst twist those wires together and tie them around the screw?

I'm sorry, but if you are asking such very basic questions as this I think the first thing you should do is get a couple of good books on home wiring.
Get the basics down first then see how you want to proceed.

[creahands]

I agree with Stan.

U should not be messing around with electric. With your knowledge u can get seriously hurt or DEAD

Chuck

[ma0641]

With the lack of experience you seem to have, it would be very dangerous to go into the breaker box. Everything in there is hot, 150-200 AMPS/240V, dead in a hurry if you get it wrong.