Hi,
I am adding electrical boxes to my addition. I would like to put one in a certain part of the room. The problem is that the stud that I would attach it too, has a shower on the other side of the wall. This sounds like a no-no, or is it ok.? Thanks for your help
pb4sc
2006-10-18 13:14:04 · 9 answers · asked by PB4SC 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the shower is built in any sort of decent way there will be a vapor barrier under the underlayment in the shower, so it should not be an issue. However, knowing the way most people and most builders build things, it was probably done the cheapest way possible (ceramic wall tiles on water-resistant sheet rock, which to me is no good at all). If this is the case and the construction is half-assed, if at all possible put up some sort of vapor barrier to protect the box.
Most construction is done really crappily.
2006-10-18 13:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shower Wall Outlet
2016-12-18 06:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if it the end of the tub with the pipes running through the walls I would stay away from it. If you cut a water line or sewer pipe you will have more troubles. NO need for a GFCI. They dont fight off dampness, they protect you from personal injury where there is water basins and earth that you can come into contact with. As long as there isnt a tub, sink or jacuzzi in the bedroom in only needs to be a regular outlet. But again if possible stay away from the pipes. If a plumber has to get into the chase, they might not want an outlet in the way. If it is on the side of the tub or the end with no pipes, have at it.
2016-05-22 00:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the appliance tech with one more suggestion. You may want to make it a GFI outlet and attach it onto the bathroom circuit. This will end any future worries about leaky pipes. When water hits the outlet it will automatically trip the breaker.
I hope this helps and Good Luck!
2006-10-18 13:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by onemelbgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure all metal parts of your house are connected to the ground wire. Make sure the white wire is only connected to the ground at the main electrical panel. All metal should be bonded together. Sometimes there is plastic pipe in the system. If all the wiring is done property, this has already been done. Sometimes people make improvemrnt without knowing.
2006-10-18 13:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably OK, but just to be safe, I'd locate it elsewhere. Local codes vary; it wouldn't hurt to contact your city electrical inspector; he/she would probably tell you over the phone. If the outlet was IN the bathroom, it would require a GFI for sure, with at least a 12" clearance. So if you must locate the outlet where you mentioned, I'd at least make it a GFI so it would be safe overall.
2006-10-18 13:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by steviewag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, no problem with outlet behind shower, but be sure line is insulated in piping in case there is a water leak.
2006-10-18 13:19:29 · answer #7 · answered by Stop NWO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U.S.A. I f you know how to wire a receptacle the correct way, this is perfectly O.K. Nothing special is required like putting it on a G.F.I..Putting it on the bathroom G.F.I. would be against N.E.C. anyway. Have put in thousands of receptacles. Good luck.
2006-10-18 14:01:35 · answer #8 · answered by steven a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is fine to do.......just make sure the outlet is on the GFIC circuit.....
lic. gen. contractor
2006-10-18 13:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋