adding outlet in line with existing outlet
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04-11-14, 11:30 AM
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adding outlet in line with existing outlet
It seems simple to do but I'd appreciate any advice. i have existing outlet on inside wall. I want to wire off that to outlet opposite of it on outside wall.
Any problems forseen? Advice?
thanks
Any problems forseen? Advice?
thanks
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04-11-14, 12:10 PM
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Is this on a 1st floor with a basement? If so you can drop a line through the floor to the opposite wall. If it's in a second floor with an attic crawl space you'll have to go up and over to the other wall. In either case you will have to drill through the sill plate to fish the wire through. Usually you would tap off an adjacent outlet as opposed to the opposite wall.
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It's not 'technically' a problem per NEC (as long as the circuit you intend to tap is not serving the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room), it's just poor practice to put outdoor receptacles on living space circuits (in the same manner that it's poor practice to put outlets on lighting circuits).
Don't forget it will need to be a GFCI, and you will need to install an "in use" bubble cover on it.
Don't forget it will need to be a GFCI, and you will need to install an "in use" bubble cover on it.
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Originally Posted by Norm201
Is this on a 1st floor with a basement? If so you can drop a line through the floor to the opposite wall. If it's in a second floor with an attic crawl space you'll have to go up and over to the other wall. In either case you will have to drill through the sill plate to fish the wire through. Usually you would tap off an adjacent outlet as opposed to the opposite wall.
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04-11-14, 03:55 PM
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Is your wall around your panel finished? If not, it likely wouldn't be too hard to run a new circuit for your outside receptacle. Your foundation is probably above ground level, so you would just need to drill a hole in the house a few inches above the foundation which should put you within the joists of your first floor. Just something to consider, maybe you wouldn't be able to get the receptacle even close to where you want it.
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04-11-14, 04:26 PM
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Receptacle Boxes
The new box can be above, below, or beside the existing box but not directly back to back unless you have an abnormally thick wall cavity.
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