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sti-wrx t1_jdqxusp wrote
I’m an electrician by trade, here’s what you need.
This separates your energized outlet from the cabinet walls. You may need longer 6/32 screws to reach your metal electrical box in behind.
Frequently used for microwave plugs/appliance plugs inside cabinetry. Good luck!
sti-wrx t1_jdagfit wrote
Reply to comment by InvertedOpticsPhoto in Locate private utilities by InvertedOpticsPhoto
No sweat. I like to give my perspective when possible about electrical safety because it’s an important part of my day to day.
If you have some visual cues you can possibly hand excavate (gently/with a shovel finding the utility and then excavating following the cable) for a small section. I’m not certain exactly the scope of your project either, so this may not
If you hit your incoming power you are relying on the protection device outside your home to cut the power. The potential for fault current is much higher than if you were to work on a plug inside your home.
Good luck with the project.
sti-wrx t1_jdadjbt wrote
Reply to Locate private utilities by InvertedOpticsPhoto
At work this past summer we were excavating WITH full blueprints and still hit a gas line. I would highly advise getting line locating done if there is ANY chance of hitting your electric line.
(I’m an electrician)
It’s expensive to do it, but you will feel pretty stupid if you end up in the hospital or worse just to save a buck.
sti-wrx t1_jd5aptv wrote
Reply to comment by Whatwhenwherehi in Will using dewalt batteries on Milwaukee affect performance? by BabaBooey17
Is an 18v 5ah battery small?
It’s the largest I have ever used in 6 years in a trade as a journeyman. If a 5ah can’t handle it, we use a corded tool with generator.
sti-wrx t1_j6a6s4q wrote
Reply to LPT Request: understanding pronoun change by emo_rat119
Other peoples pronouns aren’t about you. Don’t overthink it.
Call people what they like to be called. It’s not that hard to be a decent person. It’s one of the most basic forms of respect for a person.
sti-wrx t1_iy53xcj wrote
Reply to comment by SummitWanderer in Removing mastic while preserving hardwood floors underneath? by SummitWanderer
Mesothelioma is a different beast from smoke inhalation - I’m only saying this because I work around Asbestos frequently and don’t take any chances.
Scar tissue in your lungs is a different issue than potential cancer you would get from smoke exposure - whatever you do make sure you mask up.
sti-wrx t1_jdrmcm0 wrote
Reply to comment by I_Am_Penguini in Adding a new outlet box inside new cabinets by mattborn77
Yes. Install the electrical box flush with the drywall/whatever is behind the cabinet. Pull wires out and slip the extension ring on before installing your receptacle. Your plug now sits flush on the inside of your cabinet.