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?
This kind of falls in the "if you have to ask" territory.
While it's technically pretty simple (you're just moving it, not setting it up initially), code has specific rules, and this is the knowledge you're paying for with an electrician. Since code can vary, knowing the code for your area may be important.
May be worth a call to the electrician about the code and homeowners doing such work. He may not mind talking about it. Just be honest with him. Edit: ask your BIL about it, specifically the code side.
If you don't 100% know exactly what you're doing and 240 volts is involved, you shouldn't do it.
120 volts will give you a nice little shock, but 240 volts will kill you.