Thread: Electrical help or suggestions.....DIY

Get a larger junction and recess it into the wall. 2in^3 per wire= 12 cubic inches. A double gangway box would cover this. No plate. Then extend the wires with EMT conduit to a new outlet box- make sure that you size the conduit appropriately so that no mare than ~33% of the space is occupied by wires- they need to be able to move, also don't pull them tight, leave slack. They are supposed to be able to move out of the way in case somebody goes Wyatt earp with a screw gun. Should be 14 AWG THNN SOL at least for 15 amps at 50'- if your over that than that you should consider fishing 12g through the old lines. Is what I would do. Some local (most) codes require that the breaker be independent of appliances and lighting, and it's just common sense except for in smaller homes- then debatable- but codes aren't) If it's within 5' of a water source it needs to be on a GFCi circuit, or if it shares counter space with a sink- commonly, and it is just common sense to follow. Shouldn't apply to your pantry, but figure out what else is on that circuit- being grandfathered in usually goes out the window when you tear into it, then things need to be put right. I'm in USA, and not an electrician. Physicist. Though I have rewired multiple houses and pulled meters and replaced panels and most of those homes have not burned down.