SyCoREAPER OP t1_j276s6y wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:27 AM

Reply to comment by RudeMutant in Moving existing wires out of junction box by SyCoREAPER

The issue is I believe the box is neither the beginning of the circuit or end. I don't know the outlet path throughout the floor. I know for sure two lamps (only LED bulbs) are on it because they dim for a brief second when the PC is turned on.

RudeMutant t1_j2775dz wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:30 AM

The wires should be in the wall. It is more expensive, but you will be saving yourself a huge headache by just running a new line

SyCoREAPER OP t1_j279ycb wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:51 AM

That was definitely my intention, leave what's there in place and run a new line but wasn't sure what code wise was needed. In another post someone said use a Dual gang which would be more visually appealing than a second outlet and capping the original.

RudeMutant t1_j27cmb9 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:13 AM

Replacing a box is a lot harder than adding one. You run the risk of breaking wires because copper doesn't like to be bent a lot. Run a new line to code (drill and staple every stud) and add another box where it would be close to where you want it. If you put the box on the next stud over it should look better than right on top of the old one