Quite often I have to answer the questions of not only readers, but also readers. And this question was asked by the reader Elena.
I continue to publish questions that readers and readers asked me. For new dear readers who have come to my channel for the first time, I inform you that this is already 24 such publications. You can find some other questions and answers to them by clicking on the links at the bottom of this article. These answers for some people, perhaps, are good because they allow you to find the answer to typical questions that readers ask me over and over again in different variations.
The text of the question itself sounded like this:
Hello. I live in a panel house. The socket between the room and the kitchen is through. On the side of the kitchen, an electric heated floor is supplied from the socket. Is it possible from the side of the room to move this outlet to another place and additionally connect another outlet under the TV on the wall?
I gave Elena the following answer:
Yes, it is possible. As I understand it, the wall between the kitchen and the room is not load-bearing, most likely made of brick or drywall. To relocate a power outlet, initially decide on how to route the wiring to the new outlet.
If you intend to make indoor repairs or resume finishing work at the cable runs, any installation location can be used. The same goes for the outdoor way of laying - you can draw a line to any place, but this will significantly affect the design aesthetics. A good option to move the power outlet without repairing and installing cable channels on the walls is to embed it into an existing electrical line. To find places for laying wires, I recommend using non-contact indicators.
The migration process SHOULD be performed in the following sequence:
- Disconnect the supply voltage for the shared outlets. Be sure to check that there is no voltage on both the phase and neutral conductors.
- Dismantle the socket outlet you need, install a gasket made of electrically insulating material in the vacant space.
- Cover the hole - if you plan on using it later, a piece of drywall or plywood that can be easily removed will do. If not, you can cover up with putty, cement mortar or alabaster.
- Lay the wire line for the new wall outlet. Drill a hole in the wall if necessary.
- Install and plug in a new electrical outlet. Cover live parts (live parts) with a housing and apply voltage.
You can find some more detailed information on the transfer of wall outlets from the corresponding article: https://www.asutpp.ru/kak-perenesti-rozetku.html
I also draw your attention to the fact that in order to carry out these works, the person performing it must be a qualified person or a trained person. Therefore, if you are an ordinary person, then I would recommend it is better to seek help from, for example, a qualified electrician.
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P.S. Link to some past parts - Part 23, Part 22, Part 21, Part 20, Part 19.