Due to remodeling, I need to move an outlet in my island. The current system is wired as follows: a 12/2 NM wire comes from the circuit breaker box to the first (non-moving) outlet, and a 12/2 wire runs from there to the second outlet. I can't just direct this wire to the new location because it is too short to reach. Also, there is not enough slack to pull the first outlet out to connect a new longer wire.
Therefore, my plan is to cut the wire from the circuit breaker and route it to a junction box. From there, I would run a longer wire to each of the outlets. I tried to verify this was to code, and came up with some questions (everywhere I look for the NEC tells me that copyright prohibits putting it up in its entirety, or what I found was so convoluted that I don't understand it exactly):
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Lots of places have said or implied that you can't put a junction box in a cabinet, but others say that it just needs to be accessible, i.e., not behind a wall or cabinet. Can I put a jxn box on the back wall inside the cupboard where I store pots/pans?
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Is AC cable required, or can I just use NM? Some sites have said AC is required, but i'm not sure why.
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Is there a better plan?
Thanks.
Best Answer
First of all, figure out if the original wire is stapled or not. If it isn't then the solution is easy.
CAUTION: Requires work IN the panel. If you are not 100% confident you can do this safely, call an electrician. It's not difficult, but you need to know exactly what you're doing.