Re: [DIY] Electric Question

ron, the patio will be new. so that is why i was thinking to lay pvc pipe underneath and have the new patio go over it.

its all new to me. i am realizing I have to coodinate and electrician, stone worker and plumber all at the same time.

i also want to run a natural gas line under the patio to a new grill. but my god, the cost is a fortune to do that. apparently running a new gas line is a lot more expensive than i realized.

On Jun 25, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com> wrote:

 

Can you go AROUND the cement?  It might be a longer run, but the cost may be a little less and you won't be ripping it apart.  Hopefully the garage door opener is on the garage lights circuit.  If they are all connected as you say, check the load and see if it can be done.  Otherwise you may need to divide the circuit into two different circuits, depending on the availability in the box.
 

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To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: frankruggiero@me.com
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:43:10 +0000
Subject: Re: [DIY] Electric Question

I am sorry if I confused you. There are no wires at all yet. The electrician is going to run new PVC tubing to the areas where the lights will be.

I guess my real issue is that I rather tap into the junction box that is there, instead of ripping my basement apart to run a new line. But as DCWired said, I probably need to see what else is running off that line. I have a feeling my garage door is on that line, and maybe some of my kitchen. So I am fearful that it will get overloaded.

Ill have to test in and see what is really connected to that line.

Im waiting for the electrician to call me back. I am just trying to understand it more, so that I dont get taken advantage of.

On Jun 25, 2013, at 10:37 AM, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com> wrote:

 

How old is that wire?  I've come across underground conduit that has been a problem for the wires underneath because of trees or a break in the line got water in the conduit.  Don't let him run a new line unless it's necessary.  If he insists, check with another electrician.
 
You can rerun wires through the conduit if you wish.  But first, check the continuity of the wires by disconnecting at both ends and check to see if any two are shorted or any is shorted with the conduit.  If not, twist together one end and check for opens on the other.  That should tell you if there is a problem with the wires that were run.  If there are no opens or shorts, you probably don't want to run new wire.  If there is a problem connect the new wiring to the old and pull through.

 

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To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: frankruggiero@me.com
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:46:35 -0400
Subject: Re: [DIY] Electric Question

 

Yes, underground. But this is all starting from a clean slate. A patio will be built over the electric wires. 

I'm just having a hard time figuring out an easy way to get the electric outside, without making a complete mess of my basement. 

Electrician wants to run a new line, but I am wondering if I can just tap into the junction box that is there. I am not sure if he saw that box. 

But I get the fact that it depends on

What else is being powered. I will have to look into that. 

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On Jun 25, 2013, at 7:38 AM, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com> wrote:

 

I would also be concerned as to how you're running the wire.  Underground, is what I'm thinking.  Is it an existing column where there are wires run already?
 

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To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: dcwired@att.net
Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 22:08:37 -0500
Subject: Re: [DIY] Electric Question

 

It depends on the current load of the circuit and what size of new lights you plan to use.  Find the breaker controlling the existing light and see what else it turns off.  Find this out and let us know.

On 6/24/2013 9:53 PM, Frank Ruggiero wrote:

 

Hi Electricians.

I am hoping to build 3 light columns in my backyard. I noticed I have a junction box mounted to my foundation which powers a light above my back door.

Is it possible to tap into that box to power the 3 additional light columns.

Does anyone see an issue with powering 4 lights from one standard box?

Excuse my ignorance on electric. I want to do this in the least invasive way and I am hoping that I can use this box to extend my lighting.

By the way, the light switch in my kitchen controls the box, which would be ideal in this setup.

Any thoughts?

Frank

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