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Should electrical box be flush with drywall?
When you install an electrical box, make sure it is flush with the surface of this drywall strip; this will ensure the boxes are at the proper depth when the walls are finished.
How do you install a wall socket?
Instructions
- Turn power to the outlet OFF.
- Remove the face plate.
- Unscrew and pull out the old outlet.
- Remove wires from the old outlet.
- Attach new outlet.
- Gently push the outlet back into the box.
- Screw the new outlet in place.
- Attach new face plate.
Do electrical boxes have to be flush with drywall?
The front edge of the box must be flush with the finished wall surface, usually 1/2-inch-thick drywall. You can use a scrap of drywall to position the box.
Can you put a junction box in a wall?
Junction boxes must be installed where they are always accessible; never install a junction box in a concealed wall or ceiling space where the box cannot be accessed in the future. Junction boxes also must be covered with solid covers with no holes.
How do you wire a light fixture to a wall switch?
To wire the ceiling fixture to the new wall switch, first connect the copper grounding wire to the fixture. After removing the black wire to the fixture’s lead, splice it into the new white wire. Mark this wire black. Then splice the fixture’s black lead into the new black wire.
How do you hook up a light switch to a ceiling?
Run the cable from the ceiling fixture down to the switch location. Pull the cable through into the switch box and secure it to the wall. Tip: For more details on fishing electrical wire through a wall, see our video on how to install a light switch. Use a wire stripper to strip the wires enough to attach to the new switch.
How do you cut drywall to install a light switch?
Cut along the inside of the knife cut with a drywall saw. The resulting hole will be free of ragged edges. You can also cut drywall with a spiral cutting tool or a saber saw. Run the cable from the ceiling fixture down to the switch location.
How do you replace the wire on a wall plate switch?
Unscrew all wires. If the wires are attached using push-in connectors, use a screwdriver to release them. Attach the new wires to the new switch in the same configuration as you removed them. Before installing, make sure the new wall plate fits and that the switch is oriented so that it’s downward in the off position.