REMODELING ELECTRIC BOX EXTENSION VIDEO

Bob Schmidt shows you how to use an electrical box extension with standard plastic electrical boxes, during remodeling. When adding drywall, tile, wood over existing surfaces.

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Howto & Style

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• electric
• box
• adding
• extending
• pulling
• deep
• depth
• diy
• how
• to
• backsplash
• drywall
• over
• plugs
• switches
• repair
• instructions
• how-to

[aimmap]

4:32 looks like its not level... :P optical illusion?

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Tilted camera +++Bob

[jcaimhigher]

First, it depends on your local codes. In the midwest USA, many states require you to use only metal. You can use a ground wire if you'd like on some installs, or use the conduit as the ground. Again, too many codes to list here. WI you can use Romex and plastic boxes, IL you cannot. depends on where you live.

Second, If you don't recommend a DIYer to do what you show int he video - then don't show your video, it makes no sense. Us professionals don't look at the videos to do the job.FWIW

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

FWIW Each person has their own comfort and knowledge level about basic repairs and minor remodeling. If you called a pro every time some part of your home project fell out of your area of expertize your project would get quite expensive(even if you could get a pro to show up and bid a small project). I showed a situation where this applies, not all situations,and I believe the people looking for assistance with this particular situation will find this useful+++Bob

[Felipe1968]

This is all well and good, Bob, but try to find one of those blue plastic boxes at any DIY store and you're out of luck. Home Depot doesn't carry them. Menards? No. Ace? No. Lowe's? No. What's the secret handshake?

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Thats odd because I purchased mine at my local Home Depot,I suppose all stores do not carry all same stock items but I would imagine all electrical supply houses would.You can also look online to find providers in your area+++Bob

[poppyo723]

@HomeRemodelWorkshop Same here. Couldn't find at the big box stores or ACE. ?? Will try the elec supply places next, even if they are not as close. ALSO, re: checking the power is off: "How Many Times Must A Man" get knocked down?, before he remembers there are constant on lines running thru a switch that is "off"? Just learned this AGAIN at my sis-in-laws 50 y/o cracker house here in Central Fla. And I was on a step ladder installing a ceiling fan!

[thedarknight83]

you're the man bob!  this was the first video i found when searching for box extenders and this is perfect! thank you so much.

-Andy

[dukestt]

I dont know maybe its just me but American style sockets look so unsafe

[626postie]

@jcaimhigher If you don't watch the videos, what are you doing here?!?!?

ps Proper grammar is WE professionals.

[Sweeper5]

Very informative and useful information for me. I'm planning on doing a tiled backsplash in our kitchen, and this is just the sort of information and advice I needed. I was worried about how to allow for the new tile thickness for the electrical boxes...and voila...this is the ticket. Looks easy enough, and will save me some bucks on an electrician. Now my wife can spend those dollars on nicer tile for the project instead of hiring someone to re-do the electric boxes. Thank you sir!

[MrGingerDrummer]

I believe code doesn't allow both of the terminals to have more than one conductor fastened. I ALWAYS pigtail.

[ChavezEnergyCompany]

Great job for your scenario. Pigtailing current carrying conductors would be nice

[ChavezEnergyCompany]

Great