Swapping Out an Electrical Outlet
by
Andrew Laine - The Hesitant Handyman
(IC: blogger)
2 Materials
$5
15 Minutes
Medium
In this video, Andrew shows you how to replace an electrical outlet. Disclaimer: electricity is dangerous. Always make sure you've cut power to the electrical circuit before you work with outlets, and verify that it's off with a voltage tester. If you aren't comfortable working with electricity, seek help from a qualified professional. Follow all local codes.
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I always double and triple check the outlet with a non-contractual voltage tester to make sure that there's no power in the outlet before I work on it.
Once the new outlet on, you'll have to carefully pack the wires and outlet back into the receptacle. It's not difficult, but at times feels like refolding a road map.
Once it's all back in, tighten the screws back down on the faceplate and check to make sure the outlet works.
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Suggested materials:
- Tamper-resistant Decora electrical outlet (Home Depot)
- Unbreakable nylon Decora faceplate (Home Depot)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published September 25th, 2018 4:48 AM
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