Removing Floor Outlet

Some floor boxes may require a rectangular floor opening.

Removing floor outlet.

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. If the outlet is to be removed permanently remove the electrical box and install drywall over the exposed area. You ll have to remove a knockout plug with a screwdriver or needle nose pliers to provide a hole for the cable to enter the box. 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.

If this doesn t get most of the mortar up it s probably going to be easier to replace the underlayment. Use a hole saw sized according to the instructions that come with the kit. The next step depends on how the wires are connected to the outlet. Instead after removing the outlet splice the wires in the box together and cap them.

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. Some kits include the necessary hole saw. When that is done take the outlet from the wall very gently. Remove the box and pull the wire back.

Insert the new outlet into the electrical floor box. If so use a reciprocating saw or jigsaw to cut this opening. That would be the right thing to do. Use a screwdriver to take off the cover plate and the two screws that hold the outlet in place.

Electrical boxes are attached to studs with nails so you will have to pry the nails. If they are connected by screws unscrew them. You ll find the brand on the metal strap that s holding the device 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.

Determine which brand your floor box is prior to ordering a replacement cap by removing the cover plate. Place the dust cover over the 15 amp outlet. But i dont think you can cover over an outlet. Use a power drill to drill a hole in the flooring and subfloor.