Moving outlet about 3-4 inches higher.
#1
11-14-15, 03:53 PM
Moving outlet about 3-4 inches higher.
Hello! Probably an easy one for you guys. I want to move an outlet approx. 3-4 inches higher than where it is now. I only have one outlet in the bathroom and we want to replace our vanity. Problem is almost every vanity we have seen so far is around 35 inches high, which would cover our one outlet. I plan on putting up new sheetrock in this room. My question is: can I just extend the wires using wire nuts to the new box? Didn't know how safe this would be? Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated as always! Thanks! Jack
#2
11-14-15, 04:05 PM
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Any splices made MUST be in a covered and accessible junction box.
Where does the cable come from to feed that receptacle ?
Is there only one cable to that box ?
If the cable comes from the basement..... pull it back down, set a box in the basement and then send a new piece of cable back up that is long enough.
Where does the cable come from to feed that receptacle ?
Is there only one cable to that box ?
If the cable comes from the basement..... pull it back down, set a box in the basement and then send a new piece of cable back up that is long enough.
#4
11-14-15, 04:18 PM
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#6
11-14-15, 04:58 PM
Yes, it would be safe. Receptacles are done all the time under kitchen sinks for garbage disposers. A lavatory is no different except in this case there would be a blank plate.
#7
11-14-15, 05:05 PM
Oh ok, so I should use a junction box inside the vanity, then run the wires up to where I want to locate the new outlet? Sorry about all the questions as I know little about wiring. Thanks as always!
