How long before explosion?

[MrNoBody]

yeah, yeah; that's all fine but, does it do B&W proofing???

:thumbsup:

[JoeH]

onthedownlow wrote:
[quote=bik]
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.

While you should do this inside a junction box, not only because it is code, there are options that are code-approved (in most places) for splicing or extending cable runs without needing a junction to do it:

Tyco Romex splicers
http://www.homedepot.com/s/tyco%2520romex?NCNI-5

They are very easy to use, although expensive to use compared to junction boxes, so only use them when/where you need to.
Not carried in any store within 100 miles of my location, I must be in one of those places where they are not code approved.

[space-time]

bazookaman wrote:
I should clarify.

Switched power off.

I removed the existing box. Replaced it with a new work box. Took one of the existing set of cables (black, white and ground) and twisted in my new run to the new outlet as well as a shorter "pigtail". Wirenutted and jammed everything into the box. Used the pigtail to attach to new a outlet that replaced the old one.

Then. I ran the new cable through a stud and up to a higher location closer to where my devices will reside. Installed another new work box and new outlet. Wired it all in. Switched power back on.

many outlets let you wire 2 sets of cables, so you could have just added the new cable to the "output" side if the new outlet, thus eliminating the wire-nuts and the short pigtail. simpler and cleaner.

[Carm]

Sounds good. Did you fasten the 12 gauge wire to the stud at least 12 inches from the box? That's code in my parts. Had to move some wires also. Fun stuff when stuff isn't labeled correctly in breaker box.

Edit: could have also left the outlet on bottom and top. Did that for my TV.

[bazookaman]

space-time wrote:
[quote=bazookaman]
I should clarify.

Switched power off.

I removed the existing box. Replaced it with a new work box. Took one of the existing set of cables (black, white and ground) and twisted in my new run to the new outlet as well as a shorter "pigtail". Wirenutted and jammed everything into the box. Used the pigtail to attach to new a outlet that replaced the old one.

Then. I ran the new cable through a stud and up to a higher location closer to where my devices will reside. Installed another new work box and new outlet. Wired it all in. Switched power back on.

many outlets let you wire 2 sets of cables, so you could have just added the new cable to the "output" side if the new outlet, thus eliminating the wire-nuts and the short pigtail. simpler and cleaner.
Already had two sets.

[bazookaman]

Carm wrote:
Sounds good. Did you fasten the 12 gauge wire to the stud at least 12 inches from the box? That's code in my parts. Had to move some wires also. Fun stuff when stuff isn't labeled correctly in breaker box.

Edit: could have also left the outlet on bottom and top. Did that for my TV.

Now I did not fasten the wire to anything wall is still open though so I could.

[bazookaman]

Ombligo wrote:
[quote=lost in space]
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.
I actually had one of these. Tested all four outlets. All correct said the device.

[bik]

bazookaman wrote:
[quote=Carm]
Sounds good. Did you fasten the 12 gauge wire to the stud at least 12 inches from the box? That's code in my parts. Had to move some wires also. Fun stuff when stuff isn't labeled correctly in breaker box.

Edit: could have also left the outlet on bottom and top. Did that for my TV.

Now I did not fasten the wire to anything wall is still open though so I could.
If the wall is open, you probably should. In my area, code would require securing wire to the studs every 4.5' and ending within 12" of the box. It's also recommended to leave a little slack between the last staple and the box, but I'm not sure if that's code.

Also, if you ran the wire through a stud, you should put a nail plate over it to protect against a nail or screw ever going through and piercing the trapped wire.