I want to move an electical receptacle in my condo but am not sure how
to do this.  I want to move it from my dining room into a closet that
is attached to the dining room.   Is this possible?  If so, how do I
do this?

Will I need to tear up the walls to move the electrical line?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

David

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Request for Question Clarification by feilong-ga on 13 Nov 2002 13:36 PST

Could you provide more info on the type of receptacle that you want to
move? If you will also be willing to provide a good map of the layout
from the dining room to the closet and have this posted in the
Internet for researchers to view? One of us might be able to help you.
Please provide accurate descriptions of things to avoid (if any) and
where the fusebox/s is/are located (some homes have 2 or 3).

Hello Apirate33,

Based on what you describe, there are at least two methods available
to get an outlet into the closet near your dining room.

[1] Extend the wiring from the existing outlet. A good summary of the
steps required is at
  http://doityourself.com/electric/electextend.htm
It recommends making the extension from the last outlet of the wiring
run - and describes how to find that box. It describes running the
wire extension behind the baseboard of the wall, cutting the wall
board and studs at that level where the baseboard will cover the
changes. There are a number of other links near the top of the page
that introduce you to wiring changes in general and has some specific
instructions for tasks such as cutting the hole for the new outlet.
  http://www.growinglifestyle.com/article/s0/a107192.html

This approach sounds the closest to what you described.

[2] If wiring is in your attic, you may be able to tap a line up there
(or run a new one from the circuit breaker box). This depends if you
are "lucky" and do not have a horizontal stud above the level where
the box is to be installed. You would drop the new wire down a hole
cut into the top stud, through the wall cavity and down to the new
outlet.

You may find this a lot harder than the first approach, so I'll go
into more detail if you ask in a clarification request.

Another caution - the work you do should meet the building codes in
your area. Be prepared for your work to be inspected when you sell the
condominium later. A good summary of what inspectors look for is at
  http://www.usinspect.com/Electrical/ElectricalConcerns.asp
You may also need a building permit - laws on this vary by location.

I found this information using search terms such as
  do it yourself electrical outlet
  extend house electrical wiring
I hope your wiring job goes well based on this information.

  --Maniac

Very clear and precise.