I need to move my stove plug?
Question:I need to move a stove plug about 5 feet. The wire come up from the ceiling and we dont want to take a whole bunch of drywall of and create more work. Is it legal to make the current plug into a junction box and then run the wire behind the wall into a new stove plug? Is it legal to do this work myself?
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I believe that you have the right ideal but whether it's legal I don't know but, I have done such things here at my place many times but, I'm considered a Farm and Farmers most always do their own work.
Yes you can convert the old box into a junction and connect and extend to your new location. Yes on both counts. Make sure you use the correct wire for the extension.
sure it is, but remember turn off the breaker for stove and use 8-10 guage wire...remember that is 220 V dealing with, just take your time and it will be fine.
Yes to both. I'll assume you are talking about a 240V appliance plug. Check the circuit breaker for ampacity and be sure to use the proper size wire. A 40-amp breaker will need 8-AWG; a 50-amp will need 6-AWG.
You can probably use the old outlet in the new location. Be sure to leave the cover on the old outlet box (now a junction box) accessible. I can't be covered. I really dislike wire nuts for splices on wire that large. i'd use split-bolt connectors and electrical tape.
How will you fish the new cable 5' through the wall without drilling holes in the studs? I wouldn't have a clue how to do that without opening up the wall from point A to point B!
If you plan to run the wire on the surface, then you need to add an extension box to the old outlet box first.
you can do it yourself and it is not illegal however if you have no knowledge about electricity i recommend calling a licensed electrician to do the work. the safety of your family is more important than saving a few bucks and the possibilities of something going wrong are infinite when done by people who don't know what they're doing.
You can disconnect the wires and put them in a junction box and lead new wire from there to wherever you want. Just remember, 220 volts so make sure it is off. You are allowed to do this yourself in your own house.
Check local building codes first. All electric ranges are 50 amp and should not use a junction box on any 220 volt circuit. Like another guy said, wire nutting a 220 circuit is not a good or safe idea..
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