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RudeMutant t1_j2775dz wrote

Reply to comment by SyCoREAPER in Moving existing wires out of junction box by SyCoREAPER

The wires should be in the wall. It is more expensive, but you will be saving yourself a huge headache by just running a new line

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SyCoREAPER OP t1_j279ycb wrote

That was definitely my intention, leave what's there in place and run a new line but wasn't sure what code wise was needed. In another post someone said use a Dual gang which would be more visually appealing than a second outlet and capping the original.

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RudeMutant t1_j27cmb9 wrote

Replacing a box is a lot harder than adding one. You run the risk of breaking wires because copper doesn't like to be bent a lot. Run a new line to code (drill and staple every stud) and add another box where it would be close to where you want it. If you put the box on the next stud over it should look better than right on top of the old one

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