Moving Dryer Outlet, Can 240V Line be spliced?

Question

I am moving the existing dryer outlet farther away within the room. Can I splice an additional 240V line (~15') to the existing one? Will there be any issues with future inspections when/if I sell the home? The junction box of the splice will be accessible for maintenance. I could run a new line (~100') back to the breaker, but obviously it is much easier to splice.

Thanks in advance

Louisville, KY

Answer 1

if you are talking about adding some length to it, YES.

Get a good plastic junction box and do the connection there using a red wire nut for each wire, then use black electrical tape to tape the wire nut to the two cables it is connecting so it can not turn.

I did this when I  remodeled my kitche to replace a lenght of wire that was old.

Answer 2

Yes it can but if possible cover up the exisiting outlet so you wont use it, if you do use it with the dryer on you may overload the circuit and possibly trip the breaker!!!!

Answer 3

You can splice the wires as long as they are in a junction box. but everyone has already told you that. I agree with "tatimsaspas" you should probably hire a professional to do it.  I myself am an electrician and I would rather run all new wire. This avoids an unnecessary junction box and is more than likely quicker to do.

Answer 4

As long as the proper wire is used, and the splice is  

properly done and remains accessible, no sweat.

Answer 5

As long as the splice is in a box, remains accessible, the box has a "blank" cover on it, and is not over-filled [per NEC Tables 314.16(A) & 314.16(B)], you can do it.

Should you do it?

This is one of those "If you have to ask....." questions. Hire a qualified, licensed electrical contractor and have it done correctly and safely.

Answer 6

Just don't cover the old receptacle.  Electrical boxes can't be buried in walls or ceilings.

I am not sure, but can't you get a 240V extension cord?  We have one for our welder.  That would be WAY easier.  I am not an electrician like the other person, but that is the route I would take.  Go to wherever they sell welders where you live.

Answer 7

Anchor a box to the wall and run some conduit along the wall and move your outlet to the other end. secure the conduit to the wall(in the studs) and you have it, Don't make a big fuss over it, By God it is only an extension cord.

Answer 8

yes it can be spliced

but if you were unsure if you could splice it than i seriously doubt you know how to correctly splice it

or correctly make up the new outlet

just call a pro should only cost like $50 to $60 bucks