2007-02-14 02:12:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Depends on which way you want to move it and where the line feeds from (i.e. if you have enough slack in the electrical wire behind the wall.
Turn the breaker off.
Disconnect the outlet.
Remove the electric box from the wall. If it is plastic and nailed in, you likely will have to get a new box ($1 at lowes).
Identify where the line is so you can see what your options are to move it.
Assuming you are working on a Sheetrock wall, mark the are where the box will go and cut out a hole just slightly larger.
Secure the box to the same 2x4 the old box was on (assuming that you are moving up or down a straight line on the wall, this part will be more difficult and would require a much larger hole so that you can create a brace fro the electric box if you are moving left - right, since I don't know what you are doing, we will stick with the simplest solution). Be sure to feed the wires through the box before securing to the wall.
Reattach the outlet.
Turn power back on.
Patch previous hole in wall.
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Or, better yet, pay someone to do it. It won't be that much and you shouldn't be messing with electricty if you are not sure what you are doing.
2007-02-14 02:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by muskrat_h8r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It requires quite a bit of work... It depends on if the existing outlet has enough line inside the wall to move it and it depends on how much cosmetic work you want to do (i.e repainting the wall, fixing the hole where the existing outlet is etc...) Wouldn't it be easier to get an extension cord and shorten it???
2007-02-14 10:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by HSK's mama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL AN ELECTRICIAN! Seriously, don't play "do it yourself" around electricity, you could end up dead.
If your walls are drywall, the outlet can easily be moved by a qualified electrician, and the original hole patched. Check his credentials and make sure he's licensed.
Good luck!
2007-02-14 10:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by Julia A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are not sure what the voltage is, you probably should not attempt this project. Listen to all the others that suggest you should call a licensed, professional electrician.
2007-02-18 08:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by gr8alarmguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to insult you, But if you have to ask this question
please don't attempt this, without pro guidance. You can get,
hurt, or killed, or start a fire! Hire a pro and ask to watch!
2007-02-14 10:22:52 · answer #5 · answered by Darryl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MUSKRAT ABOVE-SAYS IT ALL. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK THE WEBSITES BELOW.
2007-02-18 01:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by hghjsln 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋