Removing Floor Outlet

If they are connected by screws unscrew them.

Removing floor outlet.

Some kits include the necessary hole saw. Use a screwdriver to take off the cover plate and the two screws that hold the outlet in place. Hi i am getting ready to put in hardwood flooring and would like to get rid of a floor outlet first its on the first level over top a finished basement can i just cap it off and put the. Use the screws you removed from the original 15 amp outlet to secure the dust cover and new outlet.

Some floor boxes may require a rectangular floor opening. Electrical boxes are attached to studs with nails so you will have to pry the nails. But i dont think you can cover over an outlet. Hammer on a 2 to 3 foot square section of the floor to smash up the remaining mortar and then use the floor scraper to scrape the broken pieces of mortar off the underlayment.

When that is done take the outlet from the wall very gently. Use a hole saw sized according to the instructions that come with the kit. Remove the box and pull the wire back. Place the dust cover over the 15 amp outlet.

Instead after removing the outlet splice the wires in the box together and cap them. The next step depends on how the wires are connected to the outlet. If this doesn t get most of the mortar up it s probably going to be easier to replace the underlayment. If so use a reciprocating saw or jigsaw to cut this opening.

Use a power drill to drill a hole in the flooring and subfloor. When the floor outlet connections are complete move to the basement and connect the other end of the wires to the power in the ceiling box photos 9 and 10. Sockets set back into wall see recessed electrical outlets for electrical sockets that are pushed into the wall to accept the cord plugs from flat panel tv sets. Insert the new outlet into the electrical floor box.

Install a blank cover plate and make sure you cut a hole in any cabinet or bookshelf you place in front of the outlet to keep the outlet accessible. Twist the black wires together then twist the white wires and finally the bare ground wires. That would be the right thing to do. You ll find the brand on the metal strap that s holding the device in place.