Again working in the basement... The previous owner had finished about a 150-200sqf section for a pool table. I removed it all because he just furred the walls and didnt allow for any outlets.
When I removed the sheetrock from the ceiling I discovered several electrical boxes. I know that from watching home shows that hidden electrical is a no-no. I have since removed the fixtures from all of the lines and one I can relocate into the unfinished furnace room. I still need that line since it powers an island outlet in the kitchen.
Can I just terminate/cap the dead end line and leave it in a box (it is still a live wire) or do I need to trace the lines down and figure out where they go and disconnect them were they tie in? And if so how do you do that????
Thanks.
When I removed the sheetrock from the ceiling I discovered several electrical boxes. I know that from watching home shows that hidden electrical is a no-no. I have since removed the fixtures from all of the lines and one I can relocate into the unfinished furnace room. I still need that line since it powers an island outlet in the kitchen.
Can I just terminate/cap the dead end line and leave it in a box (it is still a live wire) or do I need to trace the lines down and figure out where they go and disconnect them were they tie in? And if so how do you do that????
Thanks.
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