Can I tap into an existing electrical outlet to run power to a new outlet for a wall mounted TV?
Sep 10, 8452 by jorozco418 | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
You can run a new line from an existing outlet, just make sure the breaker the new line is running from is rated to handle the extra amps. You will also need a permit to add a new outlet and have to have the work inspected. If you don't and a fire results, your homeowners insurance probably won't cover the damage. If your a renter you would be liable if anything happened, including involuntary manslaughter or reckless endangerment of future tenents should someone be injured or die.
sweetcypress777 | Sep 10, 9714
If it's your house, you can do anything you want. But if I were you I'd make sure my fire insurance was paid up.
dickn2000a | Sep 10, 9124
If you buy a single gang pop in box and some 12-2 with ground you can add a
outlet from the existing
outlet.You would need 1 single gang box,10 to 12 feet of 12-2 with ground,1 new duplex outlet and cover.Its very easy to do.Good Luck and make sure the power is off when you hook everything up..
dsparks891 | Sep 10, 9218
If I plug too many things into a power bar or wall tap, is it bad for the appliances?
Feb 04, 2009 by K* | Posted in Other - Electronics
First of all, you shouldn't be worrying about your appliances but that you may start a fire. See, the more plugged into the switch box, the more electricity is needed, but... there is a limit to how much the switch box can support and if there is no overvoltage protector it might surge and cause a fire (this would destroy your appliance) and even if you don't go over the limit, too much may have adverse effects: if there is a surge protecter, it is likely it will overdo it's job and not provide enough electricity so the appliance will struggle for more power, in the long term, the wear to the appliance is much longer this way also if there is no surge protector it may supply a little to much to your hair appliance which could cause it to overheat. Probably not a good idea.
avmaster125 | Feb 04, 2009
With what Fastmac's Michael Lowdermilk describes as "easy wiring," installing such a 
