Romex and Outlets
Microwave has been removed and the area will now be used for storage with a cabinet door to look factory. My question is are the two factory outlets on each side safe as they are and can I just mov...
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pianotuna wrote:
Home Depot seems to have lower prices. I would use an outlet rated for 20 amps. (the ones with the T slot).
What is there is a disgrace, so fix it up properly.
If placing it behind a false wall, install it so it could be used in the future if you end up going to a convection/microwave at some time in the future.
The microwave outlet in my unit was the only one that did not need to be upgraded. I find myself using it more and more for doing breakfasts.
The false wall will just hide the wires. The two receptacles on either side of the cabinet will remain with the former microwave socket and wire replacing the receptacle on the right. I will be needing the line the microwave used for a convection oven when I camp with hookups so that will work out great.
