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Hey so I'm popping up again to say this project is about to be underway. This issue wasn't the dryer as the breaker tripped even when nothing was plugged in and that outlet is the only thing on that circuit so my assumption is it's damaged along the way somewhere and shorting out.

My box is a Murray 120/240(I want to say it's older probably done around 1990 maybe a bit earlier as the house belonged to my grandparents and hasn't really been touched since they passed) also worth noting I'm in US just to be safe of any mixup

So my layout is the box is in my living room and needs to run about 8 feet down to the end of the room then go around a corner about four more feet and that's pretty much it. Thankfully the dryer is right on the other side of the wall so I'm assuming running this will be easy outside of not being too sure how to go around that corner as I read it's not favored to run the wire through the beams that need to handle more weight like those.(the current wire is ran under the house so I'm thinking I'll just follow the same path and go under just before that corner and pop back up. This will be my first time doing this so my plan is to get a 25ft 10-3 like you mentioned

(https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-63948421-SIMpull-residential-electrical/dp/B000BP7X8G/ref=pd_sbs_60_3/144-1273659-8829424?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000BP7X8G&pd_rd_r=7b013138-7aac-11e9-b2d1-7fb6059bc3dc&pd_rd_w=fxy3G&pd_rd_wg=7CBlc&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=0944KZAPC75SA49XQFHM&psc=1&refRID=0944KZAPC75SA49XQFHM) - This one

Then just staple it along the way, crawl under for that corner, pop it back up, and there we go. Does everything sound good there? My concerns are just pretty much making sure I have the right wire picked out, making sure I run it right and that it going under the house for that corner is okay, and making sure I know where to connect the neutral on the box(currently the neutrals and grounds are on the same bus bar together which I think is okay because it's the main panel.)

Any things I missed/might want to check beforehand? I'm planning to go ahead and wrap it all up this week and to be honest I'm looking forward to the project

You may have luck with an impact screw driver like this, but you may want to start by adding a small amount of penetrating lubricant like this. Safety is a big deal with a panel, so either have the meter removed while you work on it, or be extremely careful while you work. If the money isn't a huge issue it would be worth swaping that federal pacific panel out for something newer and more safe if possible. Best of luck to you.

You can buy adapters that can be a temporary solution till you move back to your place.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00166TT3G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420042081&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

These are 3 prong to 2 prong outlet adapters. To install them you take off the center screw on the outlet without taking off the face plate. Next plugin the adapter and a screw the small tab on them to the faceplate with the screw that was removed. If you have a good surge protector it should have an indicator light that tells you if you have a ground connection from the outlet with the adapter. Looks like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000JE9LD4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1420042570&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40#immersive-view_1420042585566

If you dont feel comfortable doing this turn off the power before hand and make sure its off by using a volt meter or a small appliance.

https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/electrical/power-strips/surge-protectors/ul100bd-multi-outlet-power-unit-125v-15a-9-14l-5-outlets-15-cord

The above link is a 5 outlet strip with a circuit-breaker that is push-back-in to reset, but no switch.

I've worked with several supervisors who would refuse to have anything mission-critical on a power-strip that had a switch - either someone stepping on it under a desk, or someone setting something down on top of it could switch it "off" at an inopportune moment.

I've found the easiest to find are the 3 to4-ft long wiremold strips with outlets spaced every 4 to 6 inches, rack-mount strip that still have a switch but have it under a cover that requires unclipping before you can manipulate the switch, and the good old industrial supply places where you will pay 2 to 3 times what the hardware store will charge but find exactly what you desire as one of the 200 power-strip options.

Check out this site. There's a good photo illustration of the right way to safely connect stranded and non-stranded wires.
https://www.familyhandyman.com/electrical/wiring/how-to-make-safe-wire-nut-connections/view-all/

Or just buy some wago connectors: https://www.amazon.com/Wago-222-413-LEVER-NUTS-Conductor-Connectors/dp/B000JJPA66/

Thanks so much for all the help. What do you mean when you say "use as a runner"?


This is the right stuff, correct? Southwire 28827421 14/2WG NMB Wire 25-Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQKC10/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-prBybTGBYYBK

An F-set (Tone generator) will help with this. All circuits will need to be off though, or at minimum the circuit you are attaching the tone generator to.

For example: http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-Networks-26000900-PRO3000-Analog/dp/B000FTADX0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1410261725&sr=8-4&keywords=tone+generator

You clip the leads to wires. It transmits a frequency across the wires. The receiver will warble when it is proximity to any wire with the frequency being transmitted over it, which will help you trace it out.

Not necessarily an extension cord, but would liberators help?

Bought me one of these a few years ago, works like a charm. It repairs those faulty sockets with a click of the trigger.
http://www.amazon.com/Keeper-01201-Complete-Fixing-Miniature/dp/B000R8KBOK

You can get brooder lamps with 8 foot cords easily.

http://www.amazon.com/Woods-0167-Reflector-10-5-Inch-250-Watt/dp/B000I18WSS

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FPAN2K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_1fmEzb3GPBD9W

I have used this before with a fine brush

Think I found what I need!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RN7NYQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Wiring-1-2-3-Home-Depot/dp/069621184X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501101558&sr=8-1&keywords=wiring+1-2-3

This is a decent start.

You don't need that one for a small two wire cord. this one is plenty, and what I use if I have to replace the plug on a two wire AC line cord. I use the 3 prong version for smaller three wire cords.

I am also considering: SouthWire 28827423 14/2WG NMB Wire 100-Foot

2 more possibilities.
2 Side Entry
Six-Outlet Tap