Recent content by oldberkeley

OK, got ya, sounds good. I got a little out of order with my to-do list, of course will first mount the box.:) My biggest worry was just the idea of running the cable through the drywall & cabinet back directly into the back of the receptacle, didn't know if that was OK. Thanks much!

Excellent. Just Googled a 1900 box, I agree with you, will get one. At the risk of pestering you too much ;) I'm going to ask another question! I'm still puzzling a bit about the proper way to run the #10 cable into the adjacent under sink cabinet and securing the box. I've seen various...

JoeD & Kabris: Much obliged for your prompt and informative answers. A couple of follow-up questions if I may: 1. The #10 looks like a bear, but I'm in no rush and I'm usually very careful. Does this sound correct for the breaker box work: Turn off the main breaker. Remove the 30A two-pole...

I'm replacing all the appliances, the cabinets, other stuff in a small 1950's-era kitchen. The basement ceiling is rather "crowded" with cables, plumbing, etc., so I'm trying--when safe--to re-use some of the cable runs from the updated panel to the kitchen. The existing cooktop has a 10-3 NM...