Hi,I would like to install new rangehood.The existing is very,very old and is plugged into the wall into outlet near it
(so distasteful).I would like to fish wire through the wall and
connect it to this outlet.it is so close 4 ft of wire may do the
job.The receptacle only has 2 wires coming into it and also
2 prong.So why I am at it I will upgrade the receptacle.
I will like to know do I connect the wire to the other set of screws on the receptacle and then wire to rangehood or
do I splice? What type of electrical wire do I buy and does
it come in like 10 ft (romex)instead of spool because I do not
need much? last,can I purchase this wire at hardware store?
thanks all
2007-03-18 13:07:12 · 5 answers · asked by sheila_8276 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The other folks have already given you good advice from the electrical outlook, I just want to point out to check to see where the old vent "vents" to. Look outside and see if it is truly set up to veny the cumulative moisture and Potential Carbon Monoxide out of your home safely or does it pump it into a wall cavity where it can cause potential problems?
A venting kit probably came with your new rangehood, please take the time to install it properly.
2007-03-18 13:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by functionalanarchist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes some places sell any length wire that you need...i would buy about 10 ft though to allow for removal of the hood unit without having to disconnect wire....most electrical codes do not allow you to hook this to the remaining screws on the plug in you must take wire nuts and hook onto the supply wires and you might even have to put this in another junction box. 14/3 should carry the vent load easily and you can buy this in romex or you might even be able to get this in what construction people call a whip ..this is wire in flexible conduit and is what i recommend as the hood will have a place for conduit to attach as will a junction box.
2007-03-22 03:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the first place, you cant just upgrade the receptacle. if you put a two wire and ground wire receptacle in, you will still only have what you had before. the ground must go back to the breaker box or fuse box, whichever you have,. from what you say, you have an older home, and it has the old two wire system. the size wire you will use depends on the wattage of the unit you aew installing. if i were you , i would ask a friend nearby, or ask at a local hardware store from someonewho understands your problem. i cant in good faith offer any advice on how to hook that particular unit up. do it locally. you will get better answers. good luck.
2007-03-18 20:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can go off of the outlet's screws and jump up to new location of box or direct wire to fan. The wire that runs to the present fan is probably 14 gage. No need to go to 12 gage then. If you are putting in a micro/fan combo you should put in a separate dedicated circuit. if adding an outlet box you need what is called a re modelers outlet box. By the way make sure the breaker or fuse is turned off to the outlet before you start. Good luck.
2007-03-18 20:23:07 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis James 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
change the outlet to a GFI and attach the original wires to the LINE side and the range wires to the LOAD side. no need to worry about the ground when using a gfi. gfi watches current not ground. The GFI is legal but the range hookup might not be. thats how i would do it
2007-03-18 21:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋