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Detach the Electrical Outlet

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Fixing recessed electrical boxes. #DIY #Electrical #HomeImprovement #DIYTips #HomeRenovation

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What happens here

Once the power is safely disconnected and verified, use a cordless drill or a screwdriver to carefully remove the screws that secure the existing outlet cover plate. After removing the cover plate, unscrew the two mounting screws holding the electrical outlet to the electrical box in the wall. Gently pull the outlet out from the wall box, leaving the wires connected. Next, remove the two original mounting screws from the outlet's yoke; these will be replaced with longer screws later.

Goal: Remove the existing outlet from the electrical box

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill Milwaukee — To unscrew the outlet from the electrical box and remove the cover plate
  • Electrical Box — The recessed box in the wall
  • Electrical Outlet Cover Plate — The cover plate that needs to be removed
  • Electrical Outlet — The existing outlet to be extended

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take it out, you can go ahead and get these box extenders. They make them in all different widths. Depending on the thickness of your extension, you're going to need to get new screws. First thing you got to do, kill the breaker and verify the outlet doesn't have any power. Take the screws out of your outlet. Once you have the outlet out, you can go ahead and pull these screws out of here. Now you can take your outlet extender right over the top. Take your new screws, put them here in the top, and screw them into your box.

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