Washer/Dryer power supply
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Washer/Dryer power supply
I'm in the process of remodeling a laundry room. This will cause me to extend the wiring for my washer/dryer power about 5 more feet. Is this a safe splice with wire nuts and tape?
How far can I run from the breaker box safely?
Thanks
How far can I run from the breaker box safely?
Thanks
#2
If it is an ungrounded circuit it can't be extended. Tell us about the wires. Three or four? Colors?
Tape is not used with wire nuts. Connections must be made in a junction box. Junction box must remain accessible (can't be buried in wall).
No reall max difference.
Is this a safe splice with wire nuts and tape
How far can I run from the breaker box safely?
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Welcome to the forums.
Extending the cable(s) an additional five feet should be no problem. All splices MUST be contained in an electrical box and must remain accessible for service. In other words.... you can't bury splices in a finished wall.You can use wirenuts and tape should not be required.
There isn't a limit on distance from the panel.
wow....two answers for the price of one
Extending the cable(s) an additional five feet should be no problem. All splices MUST be contained in an electrical box and must remain accessible for service. In other words.... you can't bury splices in a finished wall.You can use wirenuts and tape should not be required.
There isn't a limit on distance from the panel.
wow....two answers for the price of one
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You leave the existing junction box where it is and run the cable extension to the new one. If you don't like the idea of a covered box in that location, then you must run all new cable from the panel to the new location.