Best way to extend outlet in garage
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02-11-14, 08:22 AM
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Best way to extend outlet in garage
I have a 20amp outlet on one side of garage but need it on the other side. Don't want t tear up the wall so thinking surface wiring, what is the best way (functional and best looking) to accomplish?
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02-11-14, 08:39 AM
Wiremold seems overkill for a garage but it would look best.
Why would you have to tear up the wall. Is there occupied space above the garage?
Don't want t tear up the wall
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02-13-14, 05:02 AM
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no. there is no living space. Just a attic/roof. I meant I did not want to take out drywall to route the wire around the garage.
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02-13-14, 04:45 PM
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Ray's idea is best, but it may be a pain to drill into the top plates of your walls if you roof is at a sharp angle.
You could also mount a handy box extension on you current box
http://www.garvinindustries.com/imag.../G19280-EA.jpg
Then use emt to pipe over to where you want the new plug.
You could also mount a handy box extension on you current box
http://www.garvinindustries.com/imag.../G19280-EA.jpg
Then use emt to pipe over to where you want the new plug.
#7
02-13-14, 07:52 PM
Mr. Awesome suggested:
But the O/P wrote:
Which is why I wrote Wiremold in my first reply.
use emt to pipe over to where you want the new plug
functional and best looking
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02-13-14, 07:57 PM
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Again, Ray has a valid suggestion.
Mine is based on personal taste. In my own garage I would rather see emt over wiremold. Wiremold seems more household/office to me.
Mine is based on personal taste. In my own garage I would rather see emt over wiremold. Wiremold seems more household/office to me.
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02-14-14, 05:24 AM
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So why can't you run it through the attic?
#12
02-14-14, 08:17 AM
I did not know if I can get to the top plate of the outer wall from the attic since it is the edge of the roof where it tapers down.
A better pro then me would use a flexible drill bit from the receptacle box but they need practice also. Klein Tools Flexible Drill Bit Kit (3-Piece)-53721 at The Home Depot
But then there are the extra problems caused by insulation.
So in summation I ask and your original reasoning was valid not mine.
