Lance 1191 - New 110 Volt Outlet

Why don't you add it to the ground fault protected recepticle circuit that already exists. That way the circuit breaker in the panel would protect it too.

I would say that you have a couple of options. It looks like you have a number of 110v circuits (romex) going into the back of your panel that could potentially be spliced into with a box. Or, check to see if there are any spare circuits or space for an additional breaker in the panel.

What is the 'Right here' cabinet butting against, looks like more cabinet-does it lead to where another plug is?
If theres another receptacle close, Id probably tap it.

Would be easy enough to pull output line from a breaker, route to small junction box, add a short piece back to breaker for feed, and a new line going to new receptacle.

Because of window proximity either adding ground fault or connected down stream of existing one might be good.

Thanks, gentlemen. I suppose I took everyone's advice and tapped into the line which powers the GFI. Yes, that's a bit of an over cut on the bottom of the plate cover. The Dremel tool tried to think for itself for a second. It's one of those personal touches I seem to add on occasional projects. Behind the outlet is my liquor cabinet. My only worry is that the protrusion of 4 or 5 square inches will ruin my upcoming camping trip.

New Outlet


John

When Dremel tools think for themselves, you can get a slightly oversize plate that will cover that thought. Probably Home Depot or Lowe's but if they don't, any electrical supply house will have it. Like $1.00 or so ... cheap.

I doubt I can count the number of those I could have used over my last 65 years! Thanks.

John

They're commonly called "Goof Plates". Trust me, they're easy to find.

I'd like to see a picture of where/how you tied in.

All closed up but I can explain it better than it would show. In the picture showing under the step to the bunk, I could see that the leftmost Romex was serviced by a 15 amp breaker which is what I needed. As close to the middle of what was relatively free, I spliced in the cable that would eventually lead to the new outlet. Connected everything with wire nuts and secured with tape. If you'd like, I could sketch out a diagram.

John