I’m a dumbass and had someone come out and install a 240v outlet (and 120v). The reason I’m a dumbass is I didn’t measure and had them install it in a place it wouldn’t work for the appliance I am using.
I need to move the outlet a lot closer to the breaker box so I won’t need additional wire or material, less actually.
I’m debating doing this myself. I technically have an EE degree but my day job is primarily coding, and any electronics I’ve worked on are usually the micro variety. I am aware of all the electrical safety requirements and in terms of technicality/connections, I think I just need to copy what has already been done but just remove a bunch of wire and place the outlet closer.
Do you think this is something I could take on myself with some research? My brother-in-law is also a proper electrician and I can facetime him.
Or do you think I should just ask the guys who installed it back and have them do it?
Well, obviously on the net everyone will tell you to don’t do it yourself… personally I do change all my outlets, switches, chandeliers, thermostats, etc myself. I moved outlets too, extending them you need an accessible junction box, right wires gauge, romex 12/2, blabla, etc. shorting wires? well, disconnect the wires, move the outlet at the correct place, cut the wires and reput them (with the whatever way it is done in your country).
Having a EE degree and an electrician BIL you should be able to handle this. Best way, ask him to come and let him guide you on the howto.