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pattyg2
Jun 5, 2008, 10:32 PM
I just did a bathroom remodel and the vanity is higher than the old one. In order for it to be above the backsplash it needs to go up about 3". Can and how do I move it?

Scleros
Jun 5, 2008, 10:57 PM
For drywall wall, I would:
0. Turn off outlet's breaker.
1. Open up wall.
2. Install additional blocking to nail outlet's electrical box to.
3. Move outlet's electrical box.
4. Patch drywall.

But, that's a lot of work plus existing wiring could be too short... thinking now I could learn to love short/really tall/no backsplashes.

KISS
Jun 6, 2008, 03:22 AM
There is only one product that can be used to splice romex in walls.

Molex - Cross Over Connectors: COC-3 (http://www.molex.com/product/sterm/coc3.html)

You may need a box for old work.

pattyg2
Jun 6, 2008, 05:05 AM
There is only one product that can be used to splice romex in walls.

Molex - Cross Over Connectors: COC-3 (.html)

You may need a box for old work.
Where can I purchase one of these? I went to the site but there are no distributers available for that part.
Thanks,
Patty

pattyg2
Jun 6, 2008, 05:25 AM
There is only one product that can be used to splice romex in walls.

Molex - Cross Over Connectors: COC-3 (http://www.molex.com/product/sterm/coc3.html)

You may need a box for old work.
I just removed the outlet and the wire is coming in from the top so I don't think I'll need to do any splicing.

KISS
Jun 6, 2008, 06:27 AM
You probably won't, but here is a link to purchase:

Modular Splice & Tap Kit - 194130062 (http://www.smarthome.com/7104.html)

pattyg2
Jun 6, 2008, 06:53 AM
You probably won't, but here is a link to purchase:

Modular Splice & Tap Kit - 194130062 (http://www.smarthome.com/7104.html)
Thanks. I already moved the outlet. Took about 10 minutes. Works! So glad the wiring came from the top!