Hi All
We had a small problem recently with a power point in our Caravan.
This is in the front boot and a three pin plug connects from this into the
fuse box.
What was happening was that if this cord was touched the lights in the van
went out.
What we found that the internals of this double
Folks, I'm actually moving a switch from behind the door of the
bathroom to just inside the door where it really should be. How anyone
could have done such a silly thing is beyond me. Ok, so forget all the
reasons, but I know why they installed it behind the door and it
really comes down
Scott,
I don't know about any codes, but it seems to me the biggest question is,
can you get a wire to the place you want the switch?
Aside from any rules, I would place the switch were it is convenient.
Then, if there are too many studs, or something in the wall, but you can
still get a wire
Scott
I'd maybe get a small magnet and feel about before hacking into the wall,
Hope there are no unexpected pipes running where they shouldn't be
Since it's so obviously weird now, who cares what you do if it's safe and
works.
Tom fowle
I think if you start messing, code will require you replace the outlet with a
GFI in a bathroom. I don't believe there is a code for how far from a door
edge a switch can be placed, just how far above the floor. If you are seeing
an open place 3 to 5 inches from the trim on the door, I don't
First thanks for the replies I've received thus far. First the good
thing is the utility room has no ceiling and I can get behind the wall
and the ceiling is open so I can pretty much run the wires where I
need to go. Under the floor won't be an issue since the floor is
concrete and I
There is no code for how far the light switch can be away from the door.
But for comfort reasons, you want it no more then a forearms reach in the
door.
When I put switches in, the top is 48 from the ground, and I add a scrap
piece of 2x4 to the 2x4 that is making up the rough opening for the
I know there are some people on both the blind handyman and woodworking for
the blind lists. I apologize to those of you who will receive this message
twice.
The long worked on shop is finished. I have documented it on a web page at
