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How long before explosion? - bazookaman - 07-30-2016
I just spliced an outlet off an existing outlet to the opposite side of the wall. Power back on. No explosions. All four plugs work. Anything I need to be wary of before I patch the drywall back?
I know. Probably just paranoia. But electricity scares me.
Re: How long before explosion? - space-time - 07-30-2016
3 ... 2 .... 1 .... BOOM!
Re: How long before explosion? - bik - 07-30-2016
Do you have any kind of outlet tester to confirm that you have both power and ground wired properly?
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Gear-50542-3-Wire-Receptacle/dp/B002LZTKIA
Aside from that, make sure there is no visible copper. Splices should be covered throughly with both a cap and electrical tape.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Red-Winged-Wire-Connectors-20-Pack-775324/202894244
Re: How long before explosion? - bazookaman - 07-30-2016
Only copper is ground wire. Surge protector says outlet is grounded.
Re: How long before explosion? - Bill in NC - 07-30-2016
iirc, 20A circuit requires 12 gauge, 15A requires 14 gauge wire.
Re: How long before explosion? - mstudio - 07-30-2016
Slicing to me means you took two short wires and connected them together to make a longer one. I hope that is not what you mean as splicing. As long as you don't have any wires that are not in a box, you should be good. If you do have a junction box in the wall, it needs to be accessible, not covered by drywall.
Am I over thinking this? Electricity scares me, too, so I always really think about it while working.
Re: How long before explosion? - lost in space - 07-30-2016
Sounds like you're all set. I'd get the tester, though. Alwalys good to have handy and not expensive. Get the one with the short protection button. I like this one.
tester on Amazon
Re: How long before explosion? - nwyaker - 07-30-2016
All connections need to be in an accessible box.
Re: How long before explosion? - bik - 07-30-2016
Mstudio raised a good point that I forgot – the splice needs to be inside one of the boxes, NOT just hanging in the wall, so hopefully the box is where you did it.
Re: How long before explosion? - Ombligo - 07-30-2016
lost in space wrote:
Sounds like you're all set. I'd get the tester, though. Alwalys good to have handy and not expensive. Get the one with the short protection button. I like this one.
tester on Amazon
I use the same tester. It's cheap, simple, and does the job intended.