Add a plug by splicing into existing wiring in the attic with junction box
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07-29-17, 02:35 AM
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Add a plug by splicing into existing wiring in the attic with junction box
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Hi all, I'm new to the forums and came here researching a wiring project.
I am trying to add a plug for my washing machine but do not have an easily plug/lightswitch to run wire to. I can access the wiring in the attic where it drops down into the walls to other plugs. I am trying to find out if I can cut the wiring in the attic and splice it to a new run of wire to my new plug. I want to use the wiring going to my fridge plug as it is the only thing on that circuit.
I have googled it and found websites saying I can extend wiring using a junction box (but not necessarily splicing into). Other websites have said the junction box must be easily accessible (not inside a wall or attic) while other videos or examples don't seem to care about accessibility (in the attic where it's just difficult to get to). I have plenty of room in the attic for a junction box and it's not hard to access as long as you have a ladder.
Is there an official name for what I am trying to do so I can better search the building code? This would be for Honolulu county in Hawaii.
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07-29-17, 02:55 AM
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I am trying to add a plug for my washing machine but do not have an easily plug/lightswitch to run wire to.
What you need is a receptacle to put the plug in.
I want to use the wiring going to my fridge plug as it is the only thing on that circuit.
Under current code it is recommended the laundry room has a dedicated circuit. Running a new circuit from the breaker panel would be best.
I have googled it and found websites saying I can extend wiring using a junction box (but not necessarily splicing into). Other websites have said the junction box must be easily accessible (not inside a wall or attic)
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07-29-17, 03:24 AM
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If I am adding a circuit to the breaker panel, do I need to have that inspected/permitted? Otherwise that would probably be as doing a junction box splice setup. The breaker panel is in the laundry "room". The laundry is pretty much in the kitchen taking up one side of what would be called our pantry. The washer/dryer are stacked right next to the fridge with a closet door and wall between them.
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07-29-17, 04:06 AM
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If I am adding a circuit to the breaker panel, do I need to have that inspected/permitted?
The breaker panel is in the laundry "room"
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/t87TChqT2WXJUu7x2
This is the laundry room/closet. Breaker panel is very close to where the plug is going to go. I'm assuming the condo came with one of those all in one stacked units and only needed the dryer receptacle. Previous owner put full size washer/dryer in and instead of adding a receptacle, he used a hole saw to cut through a wall and plug the washer into the fridge receptacle using an ungrounded extension cord. (facepalm)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QlLpsYfHr7o7ZyYi1
This is the laundry room/closet. Breaker panel is very close to where the plug is going to go. I'm assuming the condo came with one of those all in one stacked units and only needed the dryer receptacle. Previous owner put full size washer/dryer in and instead of adding a receptacle, he used a hole saw to cut through a wall and plug the washer into the fridge receptacle using an ungrounded extension cord. (facepalm)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QlLpsYfHr7o7ZyYi1
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07-29-17, 12:19 PM
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I didn't want to put the receptacle below the breaker panel mostly for aesthetic reasons. I included a picture of the kitchen to hopefully give a better idea how everything fits in together and also help determine if the laundry really is a separate room or part of the kitchen.
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07-29-17, 01:14 PM
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I didn't want to put the receptacle below the breaker panel mostly for aesthetic reasons.
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