Extending Oven 50A Circuit
#1
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Extending Oven 50A Circuit
I just got a new oven, and the old plug is about 14" off of the floor, which means I cannot push the oven back all the way to the wall. So, I want to extend that wire left and to the floor.
Is it legal to simply remove the plug, turn the old box into a J box, wire nut an addition length of 6AWG wire to a new plug/box on the floor (assuming I can fish the wire over and to the left)? This is a 4 wire plug.
Is it legal to simply remove the plug, turn the old box into a J box, wire nut an addition length of 6AWG wire to a new plug/box on the floor (assuming I can fish the wire over and to the left)? This is a 4 wire plug.
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No issue with that. A double-gang or 4x4 box is probably needed for the space.
Alternatively, you can disconnect the receptacle and pull the cable down to where you need it - if the cable is coming up through the floor, you may have enough slack to do that.
Alternatively, you can disconnect the receptacle and pull the cable down to where you need it - if the cable is coming up through the floor, you may have enough slack to do that.
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Guys, I got the wire spliced on but I'll be d---ed if I can get the outlet and wire in a 4 gang box. It's just heavy unyielding wire and I can't really get it to bend and fit in the box. I just can't. I've used vice grips to force it back in, broken wire, ripped the rubber sheathing...I mean...I can't get it to go.
Do thye sell a super fine ultra flexible 6awg wire? I have all the knockouts knocked out and no matter what configuration I use, I can't get it to stuff in the box.
Do thye sell a super fine ultra flexible 6awg wire? I have all the knockouts knocked out and no matter what configuration I use, I can't get it to stuff in the box.
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4 gang box? You mean 2 gang box?
How deep is the box? They sell them in various depths. Also sell ones slightly larger in length and width than the typical 4" box.
How deep is the box? They sell them in various depths. Also sell ones slightly larger in length and width than the typical 4" box.
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Also, if you are using a metal box they do make extensions like this one. This is a case price but just wanted to show you the item.
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I thought you were going to use floor mount receptacle. No?
It is harder to push wires in if your wires are too short. You need some length of wire so you can bend or roll inside junction box.
Just go for floor/surface mount receptacle. It is a bit easier to install.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-...-P00/311373554
It is harder to push wires in if your wires are too short. You need some length of wire so you can bend or roll inside junction box.
Just go for floor/surface mount receptacle. It is a bit easier to install.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-...-P00/311373554
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Sweet mother of pearl I got it.
yes I meant two gang box. The wire was not damaged. Plus I have 500 feet of this stuff from a previous project. I saw the surface mount boxes but I didn’t have one on hand. That would have been a bit better but would have left some romex exposed in my installation. After more consideration the box could only be moved to a small acceptable area due to framing constraints. Ended up needing to lower the existing box by about 8”. Yes. EIGHT INCHES to accommodate a new stove. Anyway, it’s in the box, secured well. The old box was used as a j box and I used my package of gigantic wire nuts suited for the wire and number I needed to secure. That box has a cover and all is well.
if I used a surface mount box and had to have an inch or two of Romex exposed then that would not be acceptable, right? I didn’t think it was ok so I didn’t go that route.
also, this wire is probably ten years old and I can say without a doubt that wire I have purchased in other gauges recently has a lot more “strands” than the same gauge purchased years ago. This wire was just plain stiff. New wire seems to be far more malleable.
yes I meant two gang box. The wire was not damaged. Plus I have 500 feet of this stuff from a previous project. I saw the surface mount boxes but I didn’t have one on hand. That would have been a bit better but would have left some romex exposed in my installation. After more consideration the box could only be moved to a small acceptable area due to framing constraints. Ended up needing to lower the existing box by about 8”. Yes. EIGHT INCHES to accommodate a new stove. Anyway, it’s in the box, secured well. The old box was used as a j box and I used my package of gigantic wire nuts suited for the wire and number I needed to secure. That box has a cover and all is well.
if I used a surface mount box and had to have an inch or two of Romex exposed then that would not be acceptable, right? I didn’t think it was ok so I didn’t go that route.
also, this wire is probably ten years old and I can say without a doubt that wire I have purchased in other gauges recently has a lot more “strands” than the same gauge purchased years ago. This wire was just plain stiff. New wire seems to be far more malleable.
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I used a surface mount box and had to have an inch or two of Romex exposed then that would not be acceptable,
Also, surface mount receptacles have also have hole in the back for feeding wire from back without exposing romex. However, it is a bit harder to install since you have to make 90 turn.