Moving an Electrical Outlet TO CODE
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 Published On Sep 27, 2023

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[] Junction Box Accessibility [NEC 210.11(C)(3) & 210.52(D)]
[] Length of Free Conductors @ Outlets [NEC 300.14]
[] 1/4" of cable jacket in the box [NEC 314.17(B)(2)]
[] Box-Fill [NEC Table 314.16(A)]

Synopsis:
Joel’s in Texas filming with Stud Pack, but we weren’t going to leave you all without a video! Tim’s got a little home-project that required some electrical remodeling, so we thought we’d share. Here are all the tips, tricks, and code required to move an electrical box in your home. With the power shut off at the breaker, this task is totally accessible to apprentices and DIYers. Journeyman & Masters, please give Tim (and the EPro Community) any feedback or advice that come to mind!

Laced within the technical instruction are recommendations and points of professionalism employed daily by Jefferson Electric masters, journeymen, & apprentices.

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Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
2:07 - Basic Wall Construction & 5 Obstacles
7:34 - Locating Studs w/ Magnets
10:10 - Killing Power & Removing Electrical Boxes
12:07 - Where to Find Wire Slack
17:23 - Disconnecting Electrical Devices
18:39 - Relocating Wire
20:31 - Cutting in New Box Location
22:46 - Rewiring the Box & Receptacle
25:16 - Bypassing the External Extension Cord
27:00 - Box-Fill & Pigtailing
32:57 - Mounting Device & Box
35:27 - Reenergizing

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