Hello all,
I am installing a woodstove. As part ot the process, i have removed an existing (antique wood) wall treatment, which i will be replacing with 2 layers of plastered fireblock drywall. I will be installing a small decorative mantel after the wall is closed in, and while i have it open (and before re-insulating) i would like to add a few outlets (on a switch) at the mantel level, so i can plug in some low-wattage candle or lantern-type lights.
To do this, can i tap into this existing outlet ?
(Original metal box has been replaced with adjustable-depth box to accomodate the 1.25" of drywall)
The end result would be something like this:
(Components are just tacked into place for illustrative purposes.)
Beyond this outlet, (first stop from breaker) the circuit feeds one additional outlet, and then 2 exterior lights which use ordinary bulbs (100 watt max), so i don't think there is a load issue. The existing outlet might however be used to power an optional blower on the wood stove, if it turns out i need it. I am not sure if said blower runs continuously or not, for the purposes of this project, let's say it will. There are no breaker slots left in the subpanel to allow for a new circuit. I am in PA, if it makes any difference.
I appreciate any info...
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Forgot to mention, the other wire-line visible in the pics feeds an electric baseboard heater, on separate circuit...in case the question arises.
I am installing a woodstove. As part ot the process, i have removed an existing (antique wood) wall treatment, which i will be replacing with 2 layers of plastered fireblock drywall. I will be installing a small decorative mantel after the wall is closed in, and while i have it open (and before re-insulating) i would like to add a few outlets (on a switch) at the mantel level, so i can plug in some low-wattage candle or lantern-type lights.
To do this, can i tap into this existing outlet ?
(Original metal box has been replaced with adjustable-depth box to accomodate the 1.25" of drywall)
The end result would be something like this:
(Components are just tacked into place for illustrative purposes.)
Beyond this outlet, (first stop from breaker) the circuit feeds one additional outlet, and then 2 exterior lights which use ordinary bulbs (100 watt max), so i don't think there is a load issue. The existing outlet might however be used to power an optional blower on the wood stove, if it turns out i need it. I am not sure if said blower runs continuously or not, for the purposes of this project, let's say it will. There are no breaker slots left in the subpanel to allow for a new circuit. I am in PA, if it makes any difference.
I appreciate any info...
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Forgot to mention, the other wire-line visible in the pics feeds an electric baseboard heater, on separate circuit...in case the question arises.