spark charred and dishwasher doesn't work
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spark charred and dishwasher doesn't work
We were putting in some lights and accidentally drilled into existing wire. This resulted in a spark, charring and
power connection to dishwasher no longer works (that wire probably was running to dishwasher power outlet).
Is it sufficient if I cut the damaged portion of the wire and attach new wire for damaged area or is should the entire wire be replaced?
Any help is greatly appreciated
power connection to dishwasher no longer works (that wire probably was running to dishwasher power outlet).
Is it sufficient if I cut the damaged portion of the wire and attach new wire for damaged area or is should the entire wire be replaced?
Any help is greatly appreciated
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All splices must be in a junction box, and the box must be accessible(can't be buried in the wall). If you can repair the damage under those rules, OK. But I would replace the wire.
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If this is a dedicated circuit with nothing else except perhaps a garbage disposal (and it should be) then you would run from the breaker box and abandon the existing cable. How easy depends on factors you haven't specified. Location of breaker box, is it single story if so accessibility of attic, if two story do you have slab, crawl space, or basement, would you mind exposed conduit on the outside of the house.
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yes it is a dedicated circuit with disposal. Breaker box is in the garage, living room is inbetween kitchen and garage. It is a 2 story house, no crawl space. Hoping replacing damaged portion will start working