We have a proposed short wall at a property that they want to make as narrow as possible, but want an outlet also. My question what is the minimum wall depth needed for the 2 inch box in the pic? Can the inner wall space also simply be 2 inches or do we need a little deeper to slide this kind of box in place? Thanks!
Thanks for all the replies. I think I will go with Lambition's suggestion for the plastic box and mud ring. Also I like AFJES nick name of side-car box. Is that a commonly spoken nick name for the old work box that I pictured? My own nick name for that is sidewinder,.
Also I like AFJES nick name of side-car box. Is that a commonly spoken nick name for the old work box that I pictured?
That is the name I have heard out in the field and some products do even specify the name "Side-Car" such as this item here. There are several different styles of them; new and old work.
The type in your post #1 is good however, it is very difficult to install in an existing wall where the wall covering is thicker (I think up to 1/2" only). Hard to explain but I have come across it a few times in the field. If new sheet rock is being placed ontop of old sheet rock that box more than likely won't fit.
Just putting in a branch from an existing outlet box to an additional box that I need to be close enough to plug in my new big tool chest power strip.
Pretty straight forward using metal conduit & connectors and metal surface mount box attached to block wall,
Question on proper ground routing: The incoming ground wire was secured under a ground screw in the existing metal box and then continued on to the ground on the outlet. I duplicated this at the new box & outlet, but am wondering if I did a proper connection at the existing box tie-in; I loosened the ground screw and attached the branch ground under that screw with the setup in the existing box. SO, is that sufficient and proper connection at the junction or do I need to make an actual connection (wire nut or crimp-on) between the two instead of the simple connection under the grounding screw? I'm leaning towards should have done that, but need a professional call.
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Hello, I'm new to the forum. I've searched all around for posts regarding what I'm i'm trying to do but haven't found anything for this specific situtation. I'm a bit suprised actually because it seems like it would be a common practice, but maybe it's not possible. Here's what I would like to know:
I'm planning to purchase a 15kw portable backup generator to power some specific circuits in my house with a 50amp manual transfer switch utilizing the 50amp plug on the generator (the important stuff would be powered here). A standard setup obviously, and I'm comforable with that if that is all I can do. What I'd like to know is, is it possible to utilize the 30amp plug on the generator as well to feed an aditional 30amp manual transfer switch to power a handful of other circuits (would be mostly lighting). I know on the generator side you can use both outlets (according to westinghouse). Is this a problem on the house side? Thanks, appreciate the input.
Some additional info:
Location - Oakland county Michigan
House was built in 2015
Single panel 200amp service
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