Introduzione
Common reasons to replace an outlet are for cosmetic and functional purposes. Cosmetic reasons include scratches, cracks, chips, etc. Functional reasons to replace an outlet would include: an outlet is not providing power, an outlet is not holding plugs tightly, and an outlet does not have optional features such as USB ports. This guide shows how to replace a standard residential wall outlet.
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Turn off the power to the outlets by switching off all breakers that are labelled "receptacle."
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Alternatively, you can switch off all breakers.
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Use a Duspol or any other Voltmeter to test if there is voltage at the contacts.
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Using a pair of wire strippers, place the wire into each groove, closing the wire strippers around the wire to find the size that barely does not fit around the wires.
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In the United States, residential wires are typically 12 gauge or 14 gauge, denoted by 12 and 14 on the wire strippers.
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pictures tell the story in the right manner, easy to do.
Thanks from Aria electical
This is a great step by step guide. I wish I had this a couple of years ago. I knocked myself off a ladder because I thought the power was off... didn't test it... and got super lucky. Don't be like me... spend the money on a voltage tester to make sure it isn't live.
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