How Do You Install An Electrical Outlet Box?
Electrical boxes connect the home’s wiring to central outlet locations so the homeowner can obtain power service for appliances and other electrical equipment. Contractors and electricians install most of the home’s electrical outlet boxes during construction. Follow these steps to install an electrical outlet box. Determine the height and location of the electrical outlet box. Cut out an area of wall material with a drywall knife so that the small outlet box fits snugly into the hole. Push out the rear round metal plug that allows electrical wire to pass through. Feed the electrical wire from the rear of the outlet box to the breaker box. Turn off all power to the house before continuing the project. Study the home’s electrical diagram and determine the switch in the breaker box to wire the electrical outlet to. Wire in the black and white wires to the home’s main switching panel. Consult with a qualified electrician if you’re unsure of the process. Route the black and white wires thr
